Accounts Assistant

Mansa Sugar Limited invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the positions of;

Accounts Assistant

We are seeking a detail oriented and proactive accounts assistant – payroll to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Time and Attendance and payroll tasks and will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration.

Responsibilities

1. Monitoring daily communications and answering any queries related to time attendance and other payroll queries.
2. Provide data entry support across departments on an ad-hoc basis.
3. Transfer attendance data from hard copy to the system when needed.
4. Update and check all employee information in a database and liaise with the HR department.
5. Helping the Payroll manager on checking the payroll information before it’s submitted for payroll processing.
6. Help system users on retrieving various reports as requested by their immediate supervisors.
7. Sort and organize hard copies of paperwork after entering data electronically into the system.
8. Review data for deficiencies or errors and informs the respective data clerks and HOD for rectification before it’s submitted for final processing.
9. Assist with special projects that require large amounts of data entry.
10. Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management.
11. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll and TA master.
12. Perform any other task as requested by his/her immediate supervisor

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in analytical accounting.
• Must be a ZICA Member.
• Proficiency in Excel and Accounting Software.
• Experience in time management software will be an added advantage.

Personal attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction accurately.
• Analytical thinker and problem solver.
• Competent IT skills, particularly proficiency with spreadsheet software.
• High level of accuracy.
• Extremely organized in a manner that is easily read by others.
• Trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential information.
• Administrative skills.

Candidates who meet the requirements are advised to send in their cover letters, CV and credentials addressed to The Senior Human Resources Manager to [email protected] stating clearly the position being applied for in the Subject line before close of business on 29th July, 2024.

Because of the large volume of applications received, only shot listed candidates will be contacted.

Mansa Sugar limited is an equal opportunity employer and strongly advises both males and females to apply.