Payroll Officer

We are seeking an experienced professional for this opening. Role Summary - We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Officer to manage the company’s end-to-end payroll process. - The ideal candidate will ensure that all employees are paid accurately and on time, in compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, and best payroll practices. - This role also involves maintaining up-to-date payroll records, managing deductions, and generating reports to support management decisions. Key Responsibilities: - Process monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees. - Prepare and remit statutory deductions (PAYE, Pension, NHF, NSITF, etc.) and ensure timely compliance. - Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, and confidential information. - Reconcile payroll-related accounts with the general ledger. - Handle payroll adjustments, bonuses, deductions, and salary arrears. - Generate monthly and ad-hoc payroll reports for management and audit purposes. - Liaise with HR and Finance departments to ensure data accuracy and proper classification of staff benefits. - Respond promptly to employee inquiries on salary, deductions, and related matters. - Stay up to date with labour laws, tax regulations, and statutory changes affecting payroll operations. - Participate in payroll process improvement and system automation initiatives. Requirements: and Qualifications - B.Sc Degree / HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. - 5–10 years of proven experience in payroll administration - Strong knowledge of payroll processes, Nigerian tax laws, and statutory compliance. - Hands-on experience with HR/payroll software or ERP systems (ERPNEXT, Sage, or similar preferred). - High proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data validation, etc.). - Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail. - Strong sense of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism. - Good communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.