• Application Deadline:
• Position: Payroll Accountant


• Job Type Full Time , Remote


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced payroll accountant to overview daily payroll operations in our company and manage our payroll system.


• To ensure success as a payroll accountant, you should demonstrate knowledge of applicable tax laws and ideally have experience in a similar role.


• A first-class payroll accountant will be detail-oriented and someone who can accurately and timely process salaries.


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

Responsibilities

• Standardized all payroll accounting functions by ensuring that all the aspects of payrolls and benefits workflow are accurate and in compliance with all organizational requirements


• Gather and update data in the payroll system along with maintaining confidentiality of employees' records


• Conduct payroll reports, analyze data, maintain and examine accounting records, and assist in tax management


• Work in conjunction with the HR Department to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates


• Reconcile and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions on accounting software


• Ensure all payroll procedures are in line with governmental laws & policies


• Create and maintain payroll files


• Prepare and participate in internal payroll audit

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field


• A minimum of five years' experience as a Payroll Accountant, or in a similar role


• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred


• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel


• Excellent people management skills


• Problem-solving skills


• Meticulous attention to details


• Highly organized


• Proactive and able to work in fast-pacing environment


• Attentive to details and thriving excellence in each and every task


• Can-do attitude owner and problem solving thinker


• Flexibility and Resilience Practitioner


• Accountable and Reliable


• Passionate about the role

Benefits

• Great career development opportunities in a fast growing Fintech Company


• Ownership: All team members are empowered to bring ideas and make a difference in a dynamic and casual work environment


• A competitive salary at every stage of your growth


• Workplace pension contributions


• 24 days statutory paid annual leave in addition to local public holidays, plus an extra day for birthdays. Including 4 days for Christmas/New Year break


• Company funded private medical insurance: dental, medical, and optical services coverage based on your jurisdiction


• 2x-3x Group life insurance based on your jurisdiction


• Performance bonus & Equity Incentives Plan


• Growth: Access to a personal growth budget (FTEs/PERM Only)


• Mentor & Buddy Program


• Complimentary breakfast, snacks & drinks


• Team Building and Happy Hours Events


• Employee mental health support


• A One-Time Work from Home Allowance


• Employee Referral Program