Payroll Clerk – (Head Officer – Lusaka) Zambeef Products PLC

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and Agribusiness Company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic candidates for the roles outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

PAYROLL CLERK– (HEAD OFFICE- LUSAKA) (1)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

• Complying with relevant legislation
• Preparation and payment of all government obligations including PAYE, NAPSA, statutory obligations and other payroll transactions
• Performing payroll reconciliations for payroll costs and 3rd party payments
• Processing new employee’s contracts and terminations (from a payroll perspective)
• Ensuring accurate payroll transactions and payments
• Preparation and timely delivery of pay slips and annual payments summaries
• Assisting with month-end reporting
• Answering general payroll enquiries
• Resolving payroll issues
• Employee record maintenance
• Working closely with HR and Finance departments
• Regular filing and archiving payroll information

The Required Qualifications are:

• Full grade 12 Certificate with 5 Credits
• Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Management, Business Administration or IT from a recognized institution
• More than two years’ experience
• Computer literacy

The Required Attributes Include:

• Knowledge of general payroll practices, procedures, operations and legislation
• Deadline focused
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to investigate issues and find solutions
• Honesty and integrity
• Excellent written verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a broader team
• Bachelor Degree in Finance or Economics, Certificate III in Certificate III in Finance Services can be advantageous
• Advanced computer skills including, Microsoft Word and Excel