KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Payroll & Total Rewards Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
- This role requires strong numerical ability, high attention to detail, and excellent stakeholder management skills to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies while delivering a seamless employee experience.
Job Details
- Process monthly payroll for permanent staff, temporary staff, and contractors accurately and within defined timelines
- Review and compute final entitlements, including terminal benefits and exit payments
- Ensure accurate payroll adjustments, reconciliations, and reporting
- Prepare and file monthly and annual tax returns with relevant tax authorities
- Process and manage Employee Tax Clearance Certificates (e-TCC)
- Liaise with regulatory bodies such as LIRS, NSITF, NHF, Pension Commission, and other statutory agencies to ensure compliance
- Support administration of employee benefits including HMO management and enrolment updates
- Assist in compensation surveys by providing relevant payroll and reward data analysis
- Support benchmarking and internal compensation computations
- Prepare employment offer letters and other reward-related documentation
- Respond to employee enquiries on payroll, tax, and benefits issues
- Support HR teams on cross-functional assignments where required
- Maintain accurate payroll records and generate periodic reports for management
- Provide insights and feedback on payroll trends and discrepancies
- Ensure confidentiality and integrity of employee compensation data
Requirements
- Minimum of Second Class (Upper) division in, Accounting, Economics, or related numerical/analytical discipline from a reputable university.
- Minimum of five O’Level credits in one sitting, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Responsible for monthly payroll (both regular, temps, contractors, etc).
- Responsible for monthly final entitlement computation.
- Filling of tax returns to the Tax authorities.
- Processing of e-TCC forms for the firm.
- Preparation of offer letters for new employees.
- Liaising with relevant authorities (LIRS, NSITF, NHF, etc) on related issues.
- Provide feedback to staff on all payroll issues.
- Assist in the compensation survey by providing relevant input and carrying out computations.
- Responsible for the HMO management for staff.
- Assist with other HR units when required.
- Strong consulting skills: analytical, written, and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- High initiative and leadership.
- Motivation to achieve high standards of customer service and professionalism.
- Strong skills on Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good digital skills.
Application Closing Date
28th May, 2026.
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