Background Information

Career Options Africa, is a HR Consultancy firm specialized in Recruitment, HR outsourcing and Immigration support within the East African Region with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and now Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi.

In order to enhance our operations, COA seeks to fill the above position with a suitably qualified and competent local Assistant Payroll Accountant to be based at our Kampala Office but supporting our Group Payroll Accountant for in payroll operations across East Africa.

The Job

The Assistant Payroll Accountant will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Prepare, analyze and implement payroll transactions on a timely manner.
2. Confirm manual attendance register reconcile.
3. Analyze payroll reports, statements, records and making recommendations to improve payroll process.
4. Prepare and review the accuracy of payroll related journal entries and perform account reconciliation.
5. Annual audit preparation.
6. Prepare statutory statement e.g., PAYE, NSSF and NHIF and reconcile.
7. Prepare monthly payroll summary for the organization and submit to the director.
8. Reconcile signed working payroll sheets with monthly payroll summary.
9. Maintain a proficient filing system for all payroll documents.
10. Prepare and send payslips to clients
11. Any other duty is given by the supervisor as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field with CPA II / ACCA II or a relevant accounting certification.

2 years working experience as Accounts Assistant/ Accounting Clerk or a similar position.

SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.

1. Understanding of and hands-on experience in basic Accounting principles and proficiency with computers and accounting software, such as MS Excel or Quick books.
2. Proficiency with computers and bookkeeping software, strong typing skills.
3. Familiarity with basic Accounting principles and financial regulations.
4. Exceptional time management, verbal and written communication skills.
5. Professional manner and strong ethical code.
6. Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
7. Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.
8. Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors.
9. Organization skills trustworthy, efficient, and organized
10. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON

We are offering a competitive remuneration package for the successful candidate.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.careeroptionsafricagroup.com and www.hreastafrica.com for more details on this position.

Send CV only to recruitment@careeroptionsafrica.co.ug by 21^st June 2021 subject heading, as ASSISTANT PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for interview as soon as their CVs are received.

Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO?

Career Options Africa is a Human Resource Consultancy firm with branches in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda;

Our Range of services includes;

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