Payroll Officer Needed At Nuru Nigeria – Apply Now

Position Description

• The Payroll Officer would work with the Administration and Human Resources Manager to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all monthly payrolls including payments to Ad-hoc staff, in accordance with the tax law and the organization’s policies and procedures.
• The position will also assist the Admin.& HR Manager in the assessment, design, and implementation of business process improvements that will lead to greater efficiency and value of NN’s payroll operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Serves as point person for NN staff on all timesheet and payroll inquiries and related support requests.
• Work with the Admin. & HR Manager in ensuring payroll processing functions for all employees (system set-up, timesheet collection, all deductions such as PAYE, Pension, NSITE, NHF, salary increases, acting allowance, bonuses, etc are accurately computed and in line compliance with the Nigerian law.
• Oversees the processing of Adhoc staff monthly salary payment and ensuring the appropriate taxes are deducted.
• Works with external auditors to provide support and information for annual and other project related audits.
• Keeps abreast of the current changes in the Nigerian Employment laws and advise the Management accordingly through the Admin. And HR Manager.
• Works closely and collaboratively with HR Officer and Admin.& HR Manager to confirm/validate employee payroll information.
• Ensure reconciliation and timely remittance of all payroll-related taxes
• Liaise with the Tax Authority to obtain annual Tax Clearance Certificate for each employee.
• Verify that all payroll-related documentation is complete, recorded, and appropriately filled to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
• Support with the current ERP set-up and migration as it relates to the payroll
• Maintains the payroll processing timeline, ensuring timely submission of payroll reports for review and approval, and submission to the banks and tax offices for payment processing.
• Responsible for recommending and supporting the Admin. & HR Manager in implementing cost-saving procedures within the payroll function. Performs regular tracking, analysis, and reporting of payroll data across the NN.
• Maintains collaborative working relationship with team members and other staff
• Provide orientation for new hires on payroll related
• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting and Supervision:
Reporting:

• The Payroll Officer will report to the Administration and Human Resource Manager.

Supervision:

• No supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource, Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience as a payroll officer
• Experience working in KPMG, PWC or any other of the Big 5
• Experience working with USAID, GIZ, FCDO, EU, or other International NGOs would be an added advantage.
• A strong and a broad practical knowledge of managing payroll operations and leading practical solutions, and strong commitment to process improvement is required.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision on all payroll functions, identify multi-faceted problems affecting achievements of goals, requiring research into internal and external factors.
• Ability to analyze and interprets issues and proposes alternate solutions relaying on knowledge of professional standards and principles.
• Ability to consult with necessary stakeholders to identify emerging requirements and develop new and improved methods or procedures.
• Requires highly developed interpersonal skills, involving active listening, creativity and problem solving, to assure desired outcomes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and ERP is required
• Strong Analytical, data collection, written and verbal communication skills, capacity to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines required.
• High level of integrity and commitment to professional responsibilities.

Terms and Conditions

• The appointment will be for a 12 months period, renewable based on funding and performance.