• Application Deadline:
• Position: Lead Payroll Administrator


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Human Resources / HR 

Department: Finance

Description

• We are looking for an experienced payroll administrator to overview daily payroll operations in our company.


• Your primary responsibility will be to issue employee payments, considering deductions and withholdings.


• You’ll prepare payroll schedules and records and you’ll contribute to various accounting tasks, such as updating payroll files.


• To succeed in this role, you must have strong mathematical skills and knowledge of national and regional laws on payroll and taxes.


• You will report to the VP, Finance while working very closely with the People's department.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll for employees; including basic salaries as well as allowances and bonuses


• Review and abide by company policies and procedures


• Prepare reports for weekly, quarterly and yearly reviews


• Make sure account balances are correct


• Resolve payroll errors


• Calculate net salaries considering deductions and withholdings


• Oversee employee paychecks


• Prepare accounting files, records, and schedules


• Monitor paid and unpaid leaves


• Answer employee questions concerning payroll


• Participate in payroll audits


• Ensure compliance with governmental laws on payroll accounting and taxes.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Payroll professional or similar role


• No less than 3 years relevant experience (i.e. working on payroll)


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software programs (experience using SeamlessPayroll is an added advantage)


• Accounting background is an added advantage


• Experience processing statutory remittance (i.e. NSITF, ITF, NHF, etc.)


• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail


• Good time management and organizational skills


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.