Payroll Officer job at Kakira Sugar Limited

Background

Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL) is a leading sugar manufacturer in Uganda. KSL boasts of two (2) sugar estates, one in Kakira – Jinja and the other in Kayunga.

We seek to recruit dynamic, competent, and experienced candidates to fill the vacant positions in the Company.

Responsibilities

Process monthly payroll accurately, ensuring all employee earnings, deductions, and benefits are correctly calculated.

Manage statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, etc.) and ensure timely remittances to authorities.

Maintain and update employee master data in the payroll system.

Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies.

Prepare payroll reports, journals, and cost center allocations for the finance team.

Handle employee payroll inquiries, payslip distribution, and tax-related questions.

Ensure compliance with tax laws, labor regulations, and internal payroll policies.

Coordinate with HR for new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must possess a degree or a Diploma in any of the above-mentioned qualifications.

• Process monthly payroll accurately, ensuring all employee earnings, deductions, and benefits are correctly calculated.
• Manage statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, etc.) and ensure timely remittances to authorities.
• Maintain and update employee master data in the payroll system.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports, journals, and cost center allocations for the finance team.
• Handle employee payroll inquiries, payslip distribution, and tax-related questions.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, labor regulations, and internal payroll policies.
• Coordinate with HR for new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments.

• Degree or Diploma in any of the above-mentioned qualifications.