• Application Deadline:
• Position: Payroll Specialist



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Kaduna




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Role Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of the company's payroll.


• This role involves meticulous attention to detail in calculating wages, preparing and processing payments, and resolving payroll discrepancies. As a payroll specialist, you must be able to use MS Excel with accuracy and efficiency.


• You must be very good with numbers and can be trusted with sensitive information.


• You must also possess great communication skills to interact with colleagues and executives.


• The goal is to ensure personnel receive the correct compensation in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Gather information on hours worked for each employee


• Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses


• Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed


• Address and resolve employee complaints relating to the payroll system


• Work with company database programs to process payroll


• Prepare reports to relevant departments about payroll, company budget and expense


• Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system


• Administer statements of payment (Pay Slips) to personnel electronically


• Process taxes and payment of employee benefits


• Keep track of hour rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.


• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors


• Prepare reports for upper management.

Required Skill Set

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Math & Statistics or related field.


• 5 years proven experience as payroll specialist or payroll manager


• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices


• Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field


• Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software and databases


• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality


• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail


• Excellent communication skills

Desired:

• Experience in a Manufacturing, Construction or Mining sector with a relatively large workforce.


• Proficient in payroll software (e.g Sage Pastel Payroll, Sage 300 People, Seamless Payroll etc).


• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.