• Application Deadline:
• Position: Payroll Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary:

• We are looking for an experienced payroll specialist to be responsible for all payroll-related tasks.


• In this role, your responsibilities will include collecting and reviewing employee information and working hours, calculating wages, preparing and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records.

Responsibilities:

• Gather information on hours worked for each employee


• Enters maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.


• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.


• Maintains production commission workbook and updates compensation details as appropriate.


• Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.


• Reconciles HR & benefit related invoices. Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks, or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.


• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.


• Answers frequently asked questions from employees relative to standard policies & processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.


• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.


• Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail.


• Provides clerical support to the HR team.


• 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, finance department etc.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A degree in accounting, business, or a related field may be preferred.


• A minimum of 5 years' experience working in payroll or a similar role.


• Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field


• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.


• Experience working with accounting and payroll software.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• High numerical aptitude.


• Detail-oriented.