EditorFairMoney is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services (current account, savings, debit card) while expanding the product to Western Africa and South-East Asia. We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Lead Payroll Administrator
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time
Department: Finance
Description:
We are looking for an experienced payroll administrator to overview daily payroll operations in our company.
Your primary responsibility will be to issue employee payments, considering deductions and withholdings.
You’ll prepare payroll schedules and records and you’ll contribute to various accounting tasks, such as updating payroll files.
To succeed in this role, you must have strong mathematical skills and knowledge of national and regional laws on payroll and taxes.
You will report to the VP, Finance while working very closely with the People’s department.
Responsibilities:
Administer payroll for employees; including basic salaries as well as allowances and bonuses
Review and abide by company policies and procedures
Prepare reports for weekly, quarterly and yearly reviews
Make sure account balances are correct
Resolve payroll errors
Calculate net salaries considering deductions and withholdings
Oversee employee paychecks
Prepare accounting files, records, and schedules
Monitor paid and unpaid leaves
Answer employee questions concerning payroll
Participate in payroll audits
Ensure compliance with governmental laws on payroll accounting and taxes.
Requirements:
Proven work experience as a Payroll professional or similar role
No less than 3 years relevant experience (i.e. working on payroll)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software programs (experience using SeamlessPayroll is an added advantage)
Accounting background is an added advantage
Experience processing statutory remittance (i.e. NSITF, ITF, NHF, etc.)
Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
Good time management and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Application Deadline: Not Specified.
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