Payroll Accountant
2025-06-06T11:45:28+00:00
CV People Africa
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Consulting
Accounting & Finance
2025-06-13T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Job Description
Ensure all payrolls are always delivered on time and with 100% accuracy in an organized and structured manner
Handle payroll for temporary, contract, and permanent employees placed at client sites.
Prepare month-end journals, reconciliations, and payroll related reporting e.g., expense claims, overtime, leave balances, head count, analytical review and month end reports.
Process all payroll related transactions including overtime payments, advances, deductions, loans, allowances and leave.
Improve systems and processes where required to ensure a seamless flow between HR, Payroll and Finance
Ensure all payroll policies and procedures are up to date and write any new procedures as required
Update all employee registers including insurance policies i.e. medical, funeral at the end of the month.
Manage all payroll correspondence and act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries
Build strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure excellent service delivery and statutory compliance
Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer payroll-related queries promptly
Provide payroll reports and analytics to clients upon request.
Stay updated on changing payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments.
Assist with payroll audits and compliance reviews.
Candidate Specification
Starting: 1 July
Experience: 3 years plus
Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: Degree in Accountancy and/or ACCA/ CIMA Level 2
Software: Payroll / HRIS Software Systems
Equipment: Computers
Knowledge Of: Payroll processes preferably in staffing/recruitment agencies or outsourcing
Skills To: Analytical, accounting, reporting skills, attention to detail
Ability To: Converse with all stakeholders, resolve queries and provide timely service
Other Requirements: Planning, organisational skills and being deadline oriented
Organization
Industry: Human Resources Consultancy
Culture: Dynamic, Vibrant
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Between 30 and 55
Ensure all payrolls are always delivered on time and with 100% accuracy in an organized and structured manner Handle payroll for temporary, contract, and permanent employees placed at client sites. Prepare month-end journals, reconciliations, and payroll related reporting e.g., expense claims, overtime, leave balances, head count, analytical review and month end reports. Process all payroll related transactions including overtime payments, advances, deductions, loans, allowances and leave. Improve systems and processes where required to ensure a seamless flow between HR, Payroll and Finance Ensure all payroll policies and procedures are up to date and write any new procedures as required Update all employee registers including insurance policies i.e. medical, funeral at the end of the month. Manage all payroll correspondence and act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries Build strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure excellent service delivery and statutory compliance Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer payroll-related queries promptly Provide payroll reports and analytics to clients upon request. Stay updated on changing payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments. Assist with payroll audits and compliance reviews
Experience: 3 years plus Education Level: Degree Qualifications: Degree in Accountancy and/or ACCA/ CIMA Level 2 Software: Payroll / HRIS Software Systems
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Vacancy title:
Payroll Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
CV People Africa
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 13 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 6 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Ensure all payrolls are always delivered on time and with 100% accuracy in an organized and structured manner
Handle payroll for temporary, contract, and permanent employees placed at client sites.
Prepare month-end journals, reconciliations, and payroll related reporting e.g., expense claims, overtime, leave balances, head count, analytical review and month end reports.
Process all payroll related transactions including overtime payments, advances, deductions, loans, allowances and leave.
Improve systems and processes where required to ensure a seamless flow between HR, Payroll and Finance
Ensure all payroll policies and procedures are up to date and write any new procedures as required
Update all employee registers including insurance policies i.e. medical, funeral at the end of the month.
Manage all payroll correspondence and act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries
Build strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure excellent service delivery and statutory compliance
Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer payroll-related queries promptly
Provide payroll reports and analytics to clients upon request.
Stay updated on changing payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments.
Assist with payroll audits and compliance reviews.
Candidate Specification
Starting: 1 July
Experience: 3 years plus
Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: Degree in Accountancy and/or ACCA/ CIMA Level 2
Software: Payroll / HRIS Software Systems
Equipment: Computers
Knowledge Of: Payroll processes preferably in staffing/recruitment agencies or outsourcing
Skills To: Analytical, accounting, reporting skills, attention to detail
Ability To: Converse with all stakeholders, resolve queries and provide timely service
Other Requirements: Planning, organisational skills and being deadline oriented
Organization
Industry: Human Resources Consultancy
Culture: Dynamic, Vibrant
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Between 30 and 55
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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