Lead Payroll Administrator at FairMoney

FairMoney 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.