• Application Deadline:
• Position: Payroll Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• City Lekki


• Job Field Human Resources / HR 
  

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Payroll Officer to join our HR department and administer our employee compensation.


• The Payroll Officer responsibilities will include calculating employees’ compensation, updating our internal payroll databases and ensuring timely payments.

Responsibilities

• Collect daily, weekly, or monthly timesheets


• Calculate bonuses and allowances


• Prepare employees’ compensation by the end of each month using payroll software


• Schedule bank payments or hand out paychecks directly to employees


• Distribute payment statements and gather signed receipts (digital or paper)


• Report on payroll expenses


• Ensure wages and tax withholdings comply with regulations


• Enter new employees’ data (e.g., bank accounts and tax identification numbers) into internal databases


• Answer questions about compensation, benefits, taxes, and insurance deductions

Requirements and Skills

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc in Accounting, Human Resources or any relevant field


• 1 - 3 years work experience on the role.


• Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk, or similar role


• Hands-on experience with HRIS and accounting software


• Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors


• Time-management skills


• Ability to handle confidential information.