• Application Deadline:
• Position: Assistant Payroll Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Job Code: DJOB

Function: Organization and Human Resources 

Overview

• The primary responsiblity of the Assistant Payroll Manager is to provide an efficient and cost effective payroll function serving the organization’s internal and external stakeholders. 


• He / she will update and manage efficient work systems and effective internal controls within the payroll function, ensuring that processing errors are avoided and changes are reflected accurately and promptly. 


• In this role, he/she must have good eye for details, good analytical skills, comparing data and preparation of reports.

Responsibilities

• Accept and process monthly payroll input via SAP Payroll software solution.


• Process payment of Staff salaries, wages, allowances, bonuses and other staff related payments for Lafarge Africa Plc and associated BUs – Monthly and periodically.


• Process payment of Wages and salaries of the Ad hoc Staff and Expatriates.


• Administration, management and remittances of statutory deductions such as Pension, PAYE, ECA and other statutory dues to the relevant collecting bodies.


• Management of outsourcing contracts (e.g. Recore) and ensure the practice comply adequately with the Lafargeholcim values and standards.


• Employee Compensation and Benefit advisory to relevant internal stakeholders particularly issues relating to PAYE, Pension contribution, VESS and AECS.


• Employees payslip administration - individual, embassies & banking transactions


• Support Employees for banks credit facility.


• Generate monthly and periodic payroll related reports for Management decision making.


• Support in annual budget preparations.


• Support employee industrial relations and collective bargaining.


• Responsible for terminal / exit benefits calculations


• Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.


• Preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, payroll and personnel policies.


• Plan and conduct new employee orientations and inductions to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.


• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of direct any temporary resources (interns etc.) relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.


• Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• First Degree in Accounting / Social Sciences


• 3-5 years working relevant experience

Knowledge & Skills:

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills


• Strong MS skills especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email applications


• Ability to prioritize with excellent time management skills


• Good attention to detail

Behavioral Competence:

• Good interpersonal skills


• Strong team player


• Adaptable


• Tact and tolerant


• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to set deadlines


• Resilient and Self -Motivated

Leadership and Managerial Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail,


• Inquisitive, curious (going deep into each aspect)


• Accurate, meticulous


• Reliable/independent


• Flair for doing the “routine”


• Credibility and persuasiveness


• Loyalty and respect for the organization.


• Familiarity with the local traditions and culture.

Language Requirements:

• Professional Proficiency in English Language.