Payroll Officer

Our client is seeking a Payroll Officer who will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, statutory submissions, and ensuring compliance with labor and tax regulations.

Job Summary

• Employer: SmartHR
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Finance
• Closing Date: 2026-11-13

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and timeously for all employees
• Process end-to-end payroll, including gross earnings (salaries, wages, overtime, and bonuses), deductions, and statutory compliance calculations for PAYE, AIDS Levy, NSSA, and NEC.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns, including Tarms uploads (ZIMRA), NSSA P4s, and NEC returns.
• Maintain and update payroll records & employee data in the Bellina Payroll system.
• Reconcile payroll reports and liaise with Finance for payments.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, current statutory instruments, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with payroll audits and provide reports to management when required.
• Handle contracts, leave records, and benefits administration.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in HR, Payroll Management or related field
• At least 2-3 years' experience in payroll processing
• Knowledge of ZIMRA PAYE, NSSA, NEC and Zimbabwe Law
• Proficiency in payroll software: Bellina
• Advanced MS Excel skills

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their CVs to: jobs@smarthsolutions.co.zw