Payroll / Financial Accountant at Rendeavour

Rendeavour is Africa’s largest urban land developer with over 12,000 hectares (30,000 acres) of visionary projects in the growth trajectories of large cities in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rendeavour’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem – that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Africa. Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure – the living and working spaces, communities, schools and hospitals – that will help sustain and accelerate Africa’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Payroll / Financial Accountant

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Payroll accountant prepares, submits and validates the monthly payroll in Payroll accounting system (Sage).
• Works independently using judgment and discretion to ensure overall compliance and efficient payroll processing.
• Responsible for updating payroll changes, manual adjustments, tax and reporting procedures.
• Ensures that payroll updates are timely and accurately prepared.
• Prepares monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Updates payroll changes in payroll/accounting systems
• Inputs/uploads all benefits deductions and earnings
• Enters and reviews additional payments needed to include bonuses, allowances and overtime
• Updates new hires and terminations in payroll system
• Managing Tax Audits along with Tax consultants
• Engages the tax consultant on all pending tax issues Financial Accounting Bank Reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly GL Proof report
• Preparation of transaction journals and posting of entries
• Payroll statutory deductions and timely remittances.
• Inputs or uploads all benefits deductions and earnings.
• Responsible for maintaining and managing records.Payroll / Tax Management:
• Processes monthly payroll for 30+ employees
• Prepares monthly general ledger account reconciliations
• Prepares and manages payroll processing, researches and resolves discrepancies, and handles correcting entries.
• Ensures paychecks are correct and delivered on time
• Reviews taxes, deductions, and earnings for accuracy and make necessary corrections
• All other assigned duties

Requirements / Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of cognate experience or any similar combination of education and experience.
• Experience at a Big Four firm is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS, local taxes and requirements.
• Experience in liaising with the auditors
• Ability to create and manage a database Soft skills:
• A professional member of an industry-relevant association (ACCA or ICAN) is an added advantage
• Knowledge of SAGE accounting software/package.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory.
• Self-driven
• Resilient
• Tenacious
• Result-oriented
• Ability to work effectively under pressure;
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated abilities in management reporting: preparing and presenting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams/projects of various sizes and complexity across diversified customer base.Attention to detail Personal characteristics:

Salary Range
N500,000 - N750,000 / month.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an up-to-dated CV to: careersnigeria@rendeavour.com using ‘Payroll / Financial Accountant, Nigeria’ as the subject of the mail.