Payments Accountant

1 day ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Workpay Full time 1 - 2 per year


Payments Accountant

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Role Overview

Workpay is seeking a meticulous and highly organized Payments Accountant to manage and oversee all aspects of payment processing, including wallet top-ups, salary payments, statutory payments, and company expenses. The ideal candidate will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all payment-related activities, contributing to the seamless financial operations at Workpay.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Wallet Top-Ups: Manage and process wallet top-ups for clients, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
  2. EoR Salary Payments: Oversee and execute salary payments for Employer of Record (EoR) clients, ensuring compliance with local regulations and client agreements
  3. Statutory Payments for Outsource and EoR Clients: Process and manage statutory payments for both outsource and EoR clients, including taxes and social security contributions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
  4. Approval and Payment of Company Expenses: Review, approve, and process company expenses, ensuring all expenditures are authorized, documented, and in line with company policies.
  5. Reconciliation of Client Accounts: Perform regular reconciliations of client accounts to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are promptly addressed.
  6. Overseeing Local Client Payments in the System: Monitor and manage local client payments within the system, ensuring timely and accurate processing and addressing any issues that arise.
  7. Any other payment-related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is preferred.

  • Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a payroll or payments environment.

  • Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory requirements, and financial reconciliation.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


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