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Nakawa, Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is the principal government agency responsible for collecting and managing national revenue to facilitate economic development and ensure financial stability in Uganda. Established in 1991, URA has gained a solid reputation as a vital institution in the country's fiscal policy, recognized for its significant role in revenue generation, tax administration, and enforcing compliance. The Authority is committed to fostering a professional and supportive work culture, where employees are empowered to grow, innovate, and contribute to the agency's goals. URA offers diverse job opportunities with an emphasis on career advancement, work-life balance, and continuous professional development.
Over the years, URA has evolved from a nascent body into an advanced, technology-driven institution that employs modern systems to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery. Its innovative approach to taxation and digitalization has reshaped Uganda’s revenue collection process, contributing significantly to national development. With a broad reach across Uganda, URA oversees a wide array of tax categories, serving both individuals and businesses. The Authority operates based on core values of integrity, fairness, accountability, professionalism, and service excellence. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, URA is actively involved in promoting financial literacy, environmental sustainability, and community welfare projects. For more details, visit their website at www.ura.go.ug.
Officer Payroll - (240001Z) job at Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Organization: Compensation and Benefits
Primary Location: Uganda-Nakawa HQs
Job: 12622.Officer Payroll
Schedule: Permanent
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Job Level: Day Job
Job Posting: Aug 22, 2024, 12:00:00 AM
Unposting Date: Sep 10, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
1. Capture details of newly appointed staff into the payroll system to enable timely and accurate payment of staff salaries
a) Receive staff appointments and confirm that the salary scales quoted in the appointment letters are as per the URA salary scale
b) Categorize the employment terms under permanent or contract to enable computation of gratuity
c) Capture staff details, entitlements, and deductions due into the Payroll system
2. Regularly update the payroll to maintain an updated and accurate record of staff details and salaries
a) Receive and verify payroll amendments e.g. performance bonuses, training allowances, special allowances, acting allowances, etc. for a given month
b) Make computations of the adjustments to be made in the payroll
c) Enter details in the relevant fields to ensure that accurate payments or deductions are captured and picked by the system
3. Process and reconcile payments /deductions on the payroll to ensure that accurate amounts are captured in the final payroll
a) Run the draft payroll to confirm that the different amendments have been effected.
b) Reconcile any variances and prepare the final payroll
c) Submit the payroll to the Line Manager for review and onward submission to AC-HR for approval of payments
d) Generate reports for the deductions and submit them to the relevant offices and institutions
4. Prepare Subsidiary payrolls for the month
a) Capture details of newly appointed short-term employees into the patrol system to enable timely and accurate payment after deductions
b) Verify all short-term employee claims to ensure validity, completeness, accuracy, and authenticity
c) Upload wages and deductions of short-term employees into payroll systems and make any necessary adjustments
d) Receive TREP staff payrolls from partner agencies and confirm validity, accuracy and completeness
e) Run draft payrolls for Ugandan Short-term employees for both the Ugandan short-term employees under the Single Customs Territory and TREP employees
f) Submit Payrolls to the line Manager for review, onward submission for approval for payments
g) Process payments for statutory deductions of the subsidiary payrolls
h) File monthly returns for the subsidiary payroll deductions
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Essential Requirements
a) A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalency in; Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration or any other business-related field from a recognized academic institution.
b) At least two (02) years of experience with primary responsibility for payroll administration and processing in a reputable organization.
c) Knowledge of Tax and other statutory payroll deductions
d) An impeccable record of integrity.
Desirable Requirements
a) Full or part professional qualifications in any of the following ACCA, CPA, CFA, CIA
b) Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)-based payroll systems
c) Experience with primary responsibility for payroll administration and processing
Knowledge
a) Possession of knowledge of the Employment Act 2006, the Public Finance and Management Act, Treasury Accounting Instructions, the Income Tax Act, and the NSSF Act.
b) Understanding details of full payroll processes
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
The incumbent must be able to demonstrate;
a) Ability to influence, network and negotiate with various stakeholders
b) High degree of professionalism and confidentiality
c) Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
d) Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
e) Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in a written form
f) Conceptual and analytical capability
g) Self-drive and a passion for timely results
h) Ability to assimilate large amounts of information and pay attention to detail.
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