The Role
The Payroll Manager oversees employee entitlements calculation, supervises payroll officers, ensures compliance with regulations, and manages external partnerships for pension matters.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client, a prominent organization in the Construction industry, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their Human Resources & Administration team. This role involves meticulous attention to detail and effective communication skills to ensure accurate calculation and processing of employee entitlements.
Job Objective:
Join our client's team as a Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely calculation and processing of employee entitlements, supervise payroll officers, collaborate with external partners, and ensure compliance with regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Register and maintain documentation for newly employed workers.
- Calculate and prepare employee entitlements accurately and promptly.
- Supervise payroll officers, refine standard operating procedures, and manage employee ID card issuance.
- Handle entitlement calculations for employees leaving the company.
- Collaborate with Pension Fund Administrators (PFA) for pension-related matters.
- Prepare monthly provisions for employee benefits, including gratuity and leave allowances.
- Generate comprehensive monthly salary reports and manage statutory remittances (P.A.Y.E., Pension, Insurance reports, NSITF, Union dues, Co-operative, etc.).
- Liaise with state internal revenue services and auditors for P.A.Y.E. remittance and filing of returns.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employee inquiries regarding pensions and TCF.
- Administer sick leave days for employees.
- Fulfill additional duties as directed by the Head of HR & Administration.
Requirements:
- University degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (an advantage, but not mandatory).
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in a similar role.
- Proficiency in payroll preparation using ERP software, preferably Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (Sage & Oracle experience considered).
- Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, demonstrating clarity and conciseness.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
**If you are an experienced Payroll Manager with a meticulous mindset and a commitment to accuracy, we invite you to join our client's team in this critical role**
Skills Required
- University degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in a similar role
- Proficiency in payroll preparation using ERP software
- Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
- Relevant certifications
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eRecruiter Nigeria is a recruitment consultancy that helps employers find candidates by offering services in talent acquisition, recruitment, outsourcing, and payroll, aiming to reduce cost-per-hire.







