Senior Reward Officer - Safaricom

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Resources Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Reward Officer

HR-SR0– MAY 2012

Reporting to the Senior Manager-Reward; the successful candidate will administer the payroll function and ensure accurate and timely payment of staff salaries.

In addition the Senior Reward Officer will ensure that statutory payments and relevant journals are done on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that payroll is processed for all Permanent and Contract staff on a monthly basis in an accurate and timely manner;
• Undertake payroll reconciliations on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of the payroll;
• Ensuring that statutory deductions and payments (PAYE, NSSF and NHIF) are done in a timely manner as per the relevant statutory Acts;
• Ensure that all reports and schedules relating to check off loans, Pension, HELB are done and submitted to the relevant offices on time;
• Provide Support in processing the main payroll that will include processing of timesheets;
• Prepare payroll journals and liaise with the Finance team on journal reconciliations;
• Respond to all Payroll / Reward related queries from Permanent and Contract staff;
• Preparation and processing of loan documentation for staff and ensuring that the 1/3 rule is adhered to;
• Administrative support to the Reward team;

Minimum Requirements:

• A degree in Social Sciences/Business Administration from a recognized university;
• 2-3 years generalist experience in Human Resources Management;
• Excellent knowledge and hands on working experience in operating Microsoft Office suite- Ms Word, Ms Excel, & Payroll program, preferably Oracle;
• Knowledge of income tax rules;
• CPA Certifications is a desirable;
• Highly analytical;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to network and establish effective working relationships across the company;
• Confident, highly organized, conscientious and detail oriented person.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below.

The deadline for application is Thursday, 31st May ,2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke