Payroll & Treasury Accountant

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring full statutory compliance, and overseeing the resort’s general cashiering and cash-handling functions to support strong financial controls and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities - Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring completeness and compliance. - Calculate, process, and remit all statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, etc.). - 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.

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; Ability to process and remit statutory deductions accurately; Experience in maintaining payroll records and audit schedules; Proficiency in cashiering and cash-handling operations.