Fenix International Payroll and Compliance Manager Jobs in Zambia

Fenix International Payroll and Compliance Manager Jobs in Zambia


About Fenix

  • Fenix International is a next-generation energy and technology company. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our customers through inclusive energy and financial services. Our flagship product, Fenix Power, is a modular, lease-to-own solar home system financed through affordable installments from just $0.11 per day.

  • We use real-time transaction data to create a next-generation credit score to finance power upgrades and other life-changing loans, unlocking modern financial services for our customers. To date, Fenix has sold over 500,000 Solar Home Systems in Uganda, Zambia, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Nigeria and Mozambique, bringing clean, reliable power for lights, phones, radios, TV and much more to over 2,500,000 people.

  • In early 2018, Fenix joined forces with ENGIE, one of the world's largest energy companies and a leader in the move to renewable, decentralised and digital energy. This has allowed Fenix to Ensuring strategic alignment of the Fenix Zambia Learning and Development Goals with business goals and make significant commercial investments to accelerate the path to our mission, via new markets and innovative products. Together, Fenix and ENGIE are making universal access to modern energy a reality.

    Job Overview

  • The Payroll & Compliance Manager will be responsible for processing payroll and filing all monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory filings including NAPSA, PAYE, VAT, Withholding tax, and income tax by applicable deadlines. The Payroll & Compliance Manager will also be responsible for understanding all regulatory requirements, assessing and implementing processes & policies to ensure Company compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing audits by regulators.

  • The Payroll & Compliance Manager will report to the Director of Operations & Finance and work closely with the Talent and Accounting teams to ensure payroll and regulatory filings are complete, accurate, and processed timely.

  • Due to the sensitive nature of this role and information, we expect the highest levels of professionalism, dependability, and integrity.

    Key Responsibilities

    Payroll:

  • Coordinate with
    Talent, Accounting & Department Heads to ensure payroll is processed timely;

  • Handle employee queries around payroll processes;

  • Manage the relationship with 3rd party payroll provider for system related updates / improvements; and

  • Process and reconcile payroll transactions and accounts in the accounting system (SAP).

    Regulatory compliance:

  • Prepare and file all periodic regulatory filings including VAT, PAYE, WHT, NAPSA, and income tax by required deadlines;

  • Understand all regulatory requirements and build policies and processes to ensure Company compliance in filings, financial reporting, and general operations;

  • Understand all regulatory requirements and build policies & processes to ensure Company compliance; and

  • Manage audits by the ZRA & NAPSA.

    Other:

  • Prepare month-end reconciliations for payroll & regulatory accounts and respond to any external audit requests around payroll / regulatory transactions;

  • If required, assist Accounting team and 3rd party consultants in preparation of annual income tax return; and

  • Perform other tasks as required by Director of Operations & Finance or other members of the Fenix management team.

    Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Finance or Accounting

  • 5 years experience in Accounts or Regulatory capacity

  • ZICA or ACCA qualified (or working towards Level 3)

    Required Skills

  • Strong integrity, professionalism and responsibility

  • Ability to work independently, take ownership of and manage ongoing responsibilities;

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (English)

  • Shared values for a triple bottom line and a passion for Fenix and our customers!

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Fenix International Payroll and Compliance Manager Jobs in Zambia


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