Payroll Specialist at Palmpay Limited Full Time

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• We is looking for a knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to process and manage the company’s payroll. You will be the one to calculate wages based on hours worked and administer payments.
• As a payroll specialist, you must be able to use MS Excel with accuracy and efficiency.
• You must be very good with numbers and can be trusted with sensitive information.
• You must also possess great communication skills to interact with colleagues and executives. The goal is to ensure personnel receives the correct compensation in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Gather information on hours worked for each employee.
• Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses.
• Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed.
• Address and resolve employee complaints relating to the payroll system.
• Work with company database programs to process payroll.
• Prepare reports to relevant departments about payroll, company budget and expense.
• Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system.
• Administer statements of payment (Pay Slips) to personnel either electronically or on paper.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; BSc / BA in Business, Accounting or relevant field is a plus.
• 3 Years Proven experience as Payroll Specialist or Payroll Manager.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field
• Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software and databases
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.