Post: Human Resource and Payroll Accountant

A Leading Tanzanian Based Logistics Firm

Post: Human Resource and Payroll Accountant
Email Address: Click to Email
Phone: No Calls Please
Area: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2012


Position Description:
Overall purpose of Job:
To assist with planning, organization and co-ordination of the company’s payroll and HR function

Key responsibilities/accountabilities:
Payroll:
·         End to end processing of company’s payroll(s).
·         Collate information for above, process, produce reports and journals and file.
·         Reconciliation of payroll related general ledger accounts.
·         Preparation of various payroll related reports for managers.
·         End of year processing and reconciliation including payment summaries.

Human Resources
·         Co-ordination and management of workers compensation.
·         Answering staff queries regarding payroll and human resources matters.
·         Preparation of employee contracts and letters of offer/rejection.
·         Provide advice regarding employee and industrial relations issues.
·         Create job descriptions as necessary.
·         Organize recruitment and selection including advertising, short listing applicants and correspondence.
·         Ad hoc HR and Payroll matters.
Competencies required (knowledge, skills and abilities):

·         Demonstrated end to end payroll processing and HR assistance experience.
·         Customer service focus.
·         Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.
·         Attention to detail.
·         Numerical ability and data entry skills plus excellent Excel skills
·         Ability to work to deadlines.
·         Understanding of payroll and HR legislation and processes i.e. Interpretation of awards and legislation and tax.


Application Instructions:
Please email your resume to the Email Link above : with Subject line HR AND PAYROLL