Payroll Accountant at Kaleya Smallholders Company Limited

Kaleya Smallholders Company Ltd, popularly known as Kascol is an Agricultural concern and run as a private limited company with 160 smallholders with a nucleus estate in sugar cane cultivation.

There is an immediate opening for the middle management position and applications are invited from qualified Zambians who fulfil the following criteria.

PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT (1)

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• Member of ZICA
• Expert knowledge in the pastel accounting
• Computer skills in accounting and payroll packages essential (knowledge in dove payroll will be an added advantage)
• Good communication skills, assertive and trustworthy.
• 3 years working experience in a similar role preferably in an agricultural industry will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Finance and ICT Manager
• Prepares wages and salaries
• Prepares schedules for payroll liabilities
• Reconciles payroll accounts
• Computes leave pay
• Works on PAYE, WHT and all related taxes to ensure compliance
• Follow up Tenants on all leases to ensure timely collection of rent
• Works with management accountant on the Smallholder payment schedules
• Works on NAPSA schedules and ensures timely preparation and submissions of returns
• Advices management on payroll projections and HR related implications
• Prepares monthly customer invoices
• Budget preparation input
• Preparation of audit schedules

Perso  nal Attributes:

• Takes responsibility for personal improvement, learning from experience and new situations
• Should be willing to reside on the estate
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be team player
• High level of integrity

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