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Job title : Payroll Accountant
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : October 19, 2023
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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
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