job description - Payroll Officer
- 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.
Nuru Nigeria Offers
- Compensation range is N4,800,000 - N5,400,000 Annually subject to statutory deductions
- 18 working days of paid leave, 15 Days of paternity leave and 120 calendar days of paid Maternityleave
- 13th-month remuneration up to 70% of monthly gross
- Capacity development opportunities
- Conducive work environment
- Positive atmosphere of dynamism and motivated team setting.
- Atmosphere of a forefront professional and flexible NGO with a unique new development approach.
- Training and capacity building program and intensive mentorship by expat team.
- Life Insurance covering accident, disability and related benefits
- Health Insurance covering employeesand family.
- Pension benefits.
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