Payroll and General Cashier Accountant

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and trustworthy professional to manage payroll processing, statutory compliance, and cash management operations. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and a strong understanding of Kenyan payroll legislation and accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring completeness and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Calculate, process, and remit all statutory deductions including PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, and other mandated contributions.
• Reconcile payroll costs with the general ledger, investigate variances, and maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and audit schedules.
• Maintain and update payroll systems, ensure data integrity, and support system upgrades, testing, and user training where required.
• Recommend and implement payroll process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Respond to employee payroll-related queries professionally and confidentially.
• Collect cashier remittance envelopes from the drop safe with a witness, verify against Protelair reports, and reconcile shift drops with cash register totals, forex reports, and transaction records.
• Prepare and deposit all cash and cheque collections daily, disburse approved petty cash, process vouchers and reimbursements, and ensure full monthly reimbursement and accurate posting.
• Prepare the General Cashier’s Daily Report detailing cash collections and all other payment methods for review by the Income Auditor and Assistant Financial Controller.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in payroll accounting and cash management.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems, statutory deductions, and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated honesty and accountability in cash handling.