• Application Deadline: Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Payroll/ Financial Accountatnt


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  


• Salary Range ₦500,000 - ₦750,000/month
  

RESPONSIBILITES

• Payroll accountant prepares, submits and validates the monthly payroll in Payroll accounting system (Sage).


• Works independently using judgment and discretion to ensure overall compliance and efficient payroll processing.


• Responsible for updating payroll changes, manual adjustments, tax and reporting procedures.


• Ensures that payroll updates are timely and accurately prepared.


• Prepares monthly general ledger account reconciliations.


• Payroll statutory deductions and timely remittances.


• Inputs or uploads all benefits deductions and earnings.


• Responsible for maintaining and managing records.


• Responsibilities: Payroll/Tax Management


• Processes monthly payroll for 30+ employees


• Reviews taxes, deductions, and earnings for accuracy and make necessary corrections


• Updates payroll changes in payroll/accounting systems


• Inputs/uploads all benefits deductions and earnings


• Prepares monthly general ledger account reconciliations


• Prepares and manages payroll processing, researches and resolves discrepancies, and handles correcting entries.


• Ensures paychecks are correct and delivered on time


• Enters and reviews additional payments needed to include bonuses, allowances and overtime


• Updates new hires and terminations in payroll system


• Managing Tax Audits along with Tax consultants


• Engages the tax consultant on all pending tax issues Financial Accounting Bank Reconciliations


• Preparation of monthly GL Proof report


• Preparation of transaction journals and posting of entries


• All other assigned duties

REQUIREMENTS

Hard skills and experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.


• A minimum of 3-4 years cognate experience or any similar combination of education and experience.


• Experience at a Big Four firm is an added advantage.


• A professional member of an industry-relevant association (ACCA or ICAN) is an added advantage


• Knowledge of SAGE accounting software/package.


• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory.


• Knowledge of IFRS, local taxes and requirements.


• Experience in liaising with the auditors

Ability to create and manage a database Soft skills:

• Demonstrated abilities in management reporting: preparing and presenting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.


• Ability to manage multiple work streams/projects of various sizes and complexity across diversified customer base.


• Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.

Attention to detail Personal characteristics:

• Self-driven;


• Resilient;


• Tenacious;


• Result-oriented;


• Ability to work effectively under pressure;


• Team player with good interpersonal skills.