Payroll Officer

The Payroll Officer is responsible for the maintenance of payroll systems for employees, preparation of payrolls and related documents; Payroll Deduction Schedules for beneficiaries; Audit Schedules; Salaries Journal; Motor Vehicle Insurance Prepaid Facility; other related payroll activities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ascertains and maintains knowledge of the Commission’s financial and accounting policies, processes, standards and procedures for efficient and effective payroll management;
• Prepares computerized monthly and fortnightly payroll – process data and verifies accuracy;
• Applies relevant payroll adjustments and deductions;
• Prepares cash management system file for transfers to commercial bank with net pay data for employees for lodgement to their bank accounts;
• Makes payments for payroll deductions to the various organizations and prepares vouchers for statutory and non-statutory deduction payments;
• Validates changes/updates on accounts of existing and new employees according to District Locations;

• Produces payroll report at the end of each year for Annual Returns;
• Prepares and submits reports on payroll processing for the categories of employees assigned as required;
• Reviews Payroll systems regularly with a view to determining and recommending any changes deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements for the Position:

• Associate Degree or it’s equivalent in Accounting, or a related field of study;
• A minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in payroll accounting including processing payroll taxes;
• Knowledge of Government payroll administration;
• Proficiency with Accounting software;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Aptitude for learning and development.

The Manager, Human Resources & Industrial Relations

National Irrigation Commission Limited

P.O. Box 631

Kingston 6