Payroll Accountant at Stretch-it Concepts

Stretch-it Concepts is a human resource outsourcing solutions company, bureau of recruitment, performance management and training and development company situated in Lagos, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Payroll Accountant

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: IT

Job Summary

• The Ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing and related accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, statutory compliance, and proper financial reporting.
• The role integrates payroll operations with core accounting activities and requires hands-on use of SeamlessHR for payroll administration, reporting, and employee data management.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management:

• Process end-to-end monthly payroll using SeamlessHR, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Compute salaries, allowances, bonuses, overtime, arrears, and deductions
• Manage statutory deductions and compliance (PAYE, Pension, NHF, NHIS, ITF, NSITF)
• Prepare and submit statutory schedules and remittances to relevant authorities
• Maintain payroll master data and ensure alignment with HR records
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries

Accounting & Financial Responsibilities:

• Post payroll journals into the general ledger
• Reconcile payroll accounts, salary control accounts, and statutory liabilities
• Support monthly and year-end financial closing activities relating to payroll
• Prepare payroll cost reports for management decision-making
• Support budgeting and forecasting of staff costs
• Assist in internal and external audits related to payroll and staff costs

Systems & Controls:

• Ensure payroll data integrity within SeamlessHR
• Implement and monitor payroll controls to prevent errors and fraud
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on salary reviews, promotions, exits, and benefits changes
• Support system improvements and process optimization

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Professional certification (ICAN/ACCA) is highly preferred
• 4-6 years of experience handling payroll and accounting functions
• Hands-on experience using SeamlessHR.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and payroll regulations
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and integrity.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.