SSANYU JOANITAH
Kampala,Uganda
Summary
Enthusiastic Payroll Specialist with 8 years of experience in hiring and onboarding talent, payroll management, employee benefits, performance tracking and HR records management. Passionate about delivering innovative HR strategies and solutions to improve efficiency, employee engagement and retention. Highly proficient with Paymaster and Quick Books software for Payroll management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR and Payroll Specialist
Adent HR Consulting Limited
2016.06 - Current
- Formulation of Employment Contracts in line with the legislations of Uganda including applicable rules and procedures like in terms of working conditions, termination, probation, notice period, leave pay etc., Payroll management services which include; Preparation of monthly payroll reports, Monthly Pay slips, off-cycle payroll runs and reconciliation
- Developed HR policies and procedures for the various clients and guided on the implementation
- Supported employee grievance handling and reconciliation through the employment relations programs
- Planned, coordinated and organized various company events for team building and capacity development
- Preparation of monthly statutory returns and social contributions i.e., PAYE, NSSF, LST and VAT returns
- Immigration processing for expatriate workers including work permits, special pass visas, letters of invitation and any other immigration requirement as requested from time to time, to enable the expatriates work legally in Uganda
- Guidance on employee performance management through periodic assessment
- Well versed with performance measurement tools like the balance Score Card and 360-degree feedback
- Maintenance of personnel files with relevant documents from time to time i.e., staff bio data, employment contracts, leave forms, academic credential and many more.
Audit Senior
Dativa & Associates
2014.06 - 2016.06
- Preparation of Audited Financial Statements and Management letters for review, Preparation of working papers and ensuring proper filing,
- Constitution of audit files electronically into CaseWare and Draft Works for assignments handled, Managing and supervising internship trainings, Induction and orientation of new Audit Assistants and Audit Trainees in assignments, Quality assurance management in preparation of audit reports and other management reports
- Formulation of policy manuals relating to Finance, HR and general operations
- Supervision of stock taking exercises.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala, Uganda07.2023
Bachelor's degree - Finance
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda05.2015
High School Diploma (UACE) -
Bulo Parents Secondary School
Bulo, Mpigi11.2011
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) -
Mityana Secondary School
Mityana, Uganda12.2009
Skills
- New hire processing
- Tax filing returns (PAYE, NSSF, WHT, and LST)
- Accounting
- Draft Works Software
- HR Policy Formulation
Accomplishments
- Developed HR manuals that improved the company’s operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maximized my team knowledge and productivity by implementing well-placed training procedures.
- Timely submission of employment contracts and on-boarding documents that increased employee satisfaction by 40%.
- Introduced the concept of ongoing payroll reconciliation procedures for existing staff, increasing customer service quality by 65%.
- Increased HR department efficiency by implementing electronic signatures and document imaging functions.
- Designed five proposals for HR and Payroll consultancy work which resulted into consultancy offers.
Languages
English
Luganda
Italian
References
- Mr. Nsubuga Abraham, Auditor Supervisor, Dativa & Associates, P.O. Box 1239, Kampala Uganda, +256 752822493, ansubuga@dativaassociates.com
- Ms. Nabatte Olive, Senior Administrator, Makerere University Business School, P.O. Box 1337, Kampala Uganda, +256 705611559 or +256 782525974, onabattee@mubs.ac.ug
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading literature
- Conflict resolution
- Travelling for adventure
- Events management
Timeline
HR and Payroll Specialist
Adent HR Consulting Limited
2016.06 - Current
Audit Senior
Dativa & Associates
2014.06 - 2016.06
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Uganda Management Institute
Bachelor's degree - Finance
Makerere University
High School Diploma (UACE) -
Bulo Parents Secondary School
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) -
Mityana Secondary School
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