About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase her income and assets on supported land by more than 40 percent, while permanently improving her climate resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, is our second largest. We operate under the farmer brand Tupande, serving over one million farmers and employing 2200 staff. We aim to transform every farming community in Kenya by delivering sustained food security and pathways to prosperity.tupande.co.ke.
About the Role
Reporting to the payroll specialist, the coordinator, payroll coordinator, and reward management will implement payroll processes at Tupande. As the go-to expert in matters payroll and compensation, you will ensure precise and compliant payroll execution while seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency. You will work with different stakeholders to align Tupande’s payroll practices with organizational objectives and help improve overall payroll operations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate processing of payroll for Tupande employees, including calculating salaries, allowances, and statutory deductions
- Prepare and submit statutory deductions including PAYE, NSSF, and NHIF to the relevant government authorities
- Prepare periodic payroll summaries and reports for management review
- Provide guidance to employees on payroll-related matters including answering queries about their pay
- Prepare required documentation and reports for financial audits and regulatory compliance checks
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Knowledge of payroll statutory regulations
- Experience working with payroll software
- At least two years of experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated experience working with HR Information Systems and data tools
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Kakamega, Kenya
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya
Application Deadline
22nd November 2024
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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