Payroll Officer at MacTay Consulting

MacTay Consulting is one of the first and leading management consulting firms in Nigeria, providing HR services to our clients in Africa since 1982. We focus on adding value to organisations through customized solutions that meet our clients’ needs. We have a proven track record of providing excellent services that impact our clients’ businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Payroll Officer

Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Mode of work: Hybrid

Responsibilities

Collect daily, weekly or monthly timesheets
Ensure wages and tax withholdings comply with regulations
Enter new employees’ data (e.g. bank accounts and tax identification numbers) into internal databases
Answer questions about compensation, benefits, taxes and insurance deductions
Calculate bonuses and allowances
Prepare employees’ compensation by the end of each month using payroll software
Schedule bank payments or hand out paychecks directly to employees
Distribute payment statements and gather signed receipts (digital or paper)
Report on payroll expenses

Requirements and skills

B.Sc in Accounting or relevant field with at least 1 year experience
Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer will be an added advantage Payroll Clerk or similar role
Hands-on experience with Excel
Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors
Ability to handle confidential information.

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