Compliant Payroll Solutions

In the modern regulatory landscape, payroll is no longer just about paying people on time — it is about navigating a complex web of tax laws, social security mandates, and labor regulations.

At ZAE Accounting & Advisory, we provide a secure, confidential, and highly accurate payroll infrastructure that mitigates the risk of non-compliance while enhancing employee satisfaction.

Our End-to-End Payroll Suite

Comprehensive Payroll Processing

Accurate computation of gross-to-net salaries, including overtime, bonuses, commissions, and expense reimbursements.

Statutory Compliance & Remittance

Precise calculation and timely filing of all Kenyan statutory obligations:

  • PAYE (Pay As You Earn)
  • SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund)
  • NSSF (National Social Security Fund - Tier I & II)
  • Housing Levy (Affordable Housing Act compliance)
  • NITA (National Industrial Training Authority)

Third-Party Deductions

Management of HELB repayments, SACCO contributions, bank loan attachments, and insurance premiums.

Automated Document Distribution

Generation and secure electronic distribution of KRA-compliant monthly payslips and annual P9 certificates for employees.

Payroll Reporting & Analytics

Detailed monthly payroll journals, variance reports, and cost-center breakdowns for management review.

Banking & Payment Integration

Generation of electronic bank transfer files (EFT/RTGS) and MPESA bulk payment uploads for seamless salary disbursement.

Additional Payroll Services

  • Expatriate Payroll Services: Specialized tax treatment and compliance for foreign nationals working in Kenya
  • Audit & Dispute Support: Representation and documentation support during KRA payroll audits or Ministry of Labour inspections
  • Final Dues & Gratuity Calculation: Professional computation of terminal dues, leave pay, and redundancy packages in strict accordance with the Employment Act

The ZAE Advantage

  • Confidentiality: We act as an impartial third party, ensuring sensitive salary data remains restricted within your organization
  • Regulatory Speed: We instantly update our systems to reflect new Budget Statement changes (e.g., new tax brackets or levy adjustments), so you never have to worry about back-taxes
  • Accuracy Guarantee: Our double-verification process eliminates ghost workers and manual entry errors