Payroll Consultant - 3 Months Contract at BURN

About the Role


BURN is looking for a Payroll Consultant to ensure a smooth, accurate, and timely payroll delivery throughout the engagement. This is a delivery-focused role rather than a development role, with responsibility for accurate payroll processing, timely statutory filings, and a clean handover at the end of the assignment.


Please note this is a 3 month contract role.

Key Responsibilities


Run the full monthly payroll cycle end-to-end for our workforce, meeting internal and statutory deadlines
Collect, verify and process daily, weekly and monthly timesheets, including production and shift-based staff
Enter and maintain payroll data for new hires, leavers, promotions, transfers and salary changes
Calculate and remit statutory deductions and returns such as PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, NITA, Housing Levy, HELB
Process and distribute payslips, and respond to employee payroll queries promptly and discreetly
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, escalating anything material
Take a structured handover at the start of the assignment and give one at the end


Skills & Experience


Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related field
At least three years running payroll in Kenya, with full ownership of a monthly cycle
Working knowledge of Kenyan statutory deductions and returns, and of the Employment Act 2007
Strong Excel skills
Demonstrable accuracy under deadline pressure, and absolute discretion with confidential data
Availability to start immediately and commit for the full three months
CPA (part-qualified or above)
Payroll experience in manufacturing or another high-headcount, multi-shift environment
Experience with casual, contract or seasonal worker payroll


Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to apply.