Accounts Payable Officer – Payroll at School of St Jude

Position: Accounts Payable Officer – Payroll
Company: School of St Jude
Type of Position: Full Time
Location: Tanzania
Application Deadline: January 25, 2024
Reference Number: TSOSJ/HR/ADM/FM/01/24

Job Overview:

The School of St Jude, a pioneering leader in charitable education in Africa, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer specializing in Payroll. If you excel in preparing employee salaries, remitting statutory contributions, and dealing with all matters related to accounts payable, this role is for you.

About Us:

The School of St Jude provides 1,800 students with free, quality education annually. Additionally, it offers hundreds of graduates access to higher education and supports over 30,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s mission is made possible by generous supporters worldwide.

Who You Are:

Hardworking, focused, patient, and tolerant
Possesses strength, drive, patience, and practicality while being efficient
Demonstrates a natural ability to complete tasks on time
Works well under pressure and can react with common sense and urgency to solve payroll problems while thinking on your feet
Passionate about payroll and ensuring statutory contributions are completed on time

What You’ll Do:

Prepare monthly School Payroll and produce all required reports for approval.
Ensure statutory payments are made before the due date, including NSSF, PPF, LAPF, PAYE, and Withholding Tax.
Prepare gratuities and staff final payments when required.
Ensure proper filing of the payroll and all accounting documents.
Assist in the preparation of bank account reconciliations.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounts or Finance from Accredited Universities.
CPA (T) as recognized by NBAA will be an added advantage.
Computer skills: Ms Excel, Ms Word, Internet, knowledge of ERP systems, and Payroll-related systems would be an added advantage.
Strong communication skills in both oral and written.
Sound record-keeping skills.

Why Us:

Opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education.
Make a positive impact in Tanzania.
A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
Ample opportunities for career progression and development.
Mid-morning tea and lunch provided during working days.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz. Please include the reference number (TSOSJ/HR/ADM/FM/01/24) in the subject line. Applications close on January 25, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer:

Please be aware of fraudulent activities in job advertisements and the recruitment process. The School of St Jude does not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process, including the offer stage. Any payment requests should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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