Payroll Specialist

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Ikeja
Salary: 300k to 350k

Job Summary:
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring full compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements within the fintech/microfinance environment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
- Compute salaries, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and statutory contributions.
- Ensure compliance with PAYE, pensions, NHF, NSITF, and other regulatory requirements.
- Maintain payroll records and employee data confidentiality.
- Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
- Respond to employee payroll queries and provide support.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance on payroll-related matters.
- Prepare payroll reports for management and audits.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
- 3–4 years’ payroll experience, preferably in fintech, banking, or microfinance.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian payroll laws and statutory deductions.
- Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
- High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality.
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