Jumia Payroll Accountant Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Payroll Accountant
 

Jumia is the #1 leader of E-commerce in Africa.
 

Our company is part of Rocket Internet, a global and leading incubator of start ups specialized in e-commerce. We have already built in France successful companies like Groupon, Zalando, Wimdu, EDarling, Glossybox… 

We are present in more than 20 countries in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America and this accumulated experience has allowed us to develop a strong platform, which can support new ventures with both advice and capital on a truly global basis.

Jumia has expanded its activities in Kenya. To support our development we are currently looking for outstanding candidates interested in entrepreneurship and e-commerce to join us. 

This is a perfect opportunity to participate in an entrepreneurial adventure that will lead to the future stars of the web universe.
 

The role of the payroll accountant will include handling all matters relating to payroll including the End to end processing of company payrolls such as:

• Accurately maintaining multiple payroll accounts across several ventures
• Ensuring payroll is processed in a timely manner
• Calculating salaries and overtime
• Updating details of new hires and terminations in payroll system
• Handling all statutory filings arising from the payroll - PAYE, NSSF, NHIF e.t.c
• Reconciling payroll account balances
• Maintenance of the payroll system
• Updating and maintaining payroll records
• Liaising with staff and management on payroll related queries

Qualifications and Experience

• CPA / ACCA qualified
• At least 2 years’ and above experience in a similar position
• Prior experience handling payroll for over 100 staff
• Knowledge of SAGE accounting software
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly analytical individual with attention to detail

Available immediately

Please send your resume to: joinus-kenya@jumia.com

Join the journey!