Payroll Officer (Re-advertised)Nuru

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of payroll for all National employees with information received from the field.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of approved timesheets; track and deduct all and other statutory payroll deductions.
• Responsible for the coordination efforts between payroll, human resources, Finance, and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data (including preparation/distribution of detailed reports, e.g. labour " home" work, overtime, leave balances, headcount, and Pension contribution reports are accurate).
• Monitor submissions of approved timesheets, and ensure valid data transfers to/from payroll service.
• Establish/maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; review changes for proper authorization and adherence to Nuru Nigeria Policy including compliance with federal/state/local regulation.
• Calculating and preparing payment requests by cash, cheque or electronic transfer for Staff benefits and relocation allowance.
• Deducting tax and national insurance payments.
• Calculating Acting Pay and pay increases.
• Maintaining payroll operations by following  Nuru Nigeria policies and procedures.
• Answering staff queries about timesheets or pay slips.
• Coordinate with Finance Department to make sure accurate payments are made,
• Serves as the primary point of contact for payroll matters and liaises with other departments and individuals on operational and programmatic matters concerning the Payroll.
• To maintain confidentiality and professional ethics for all personnel paperwork, records, and issues pertaining to staff in the Field Office.
• Perform other duties as needed or requested by the HR/Admin Manage

Key Performance Measures

• Running of payroll.
• Advise & recovery of payments and deductions from subsidiaries.
• Remittance of statutory deductions - PAYE, Pension, NHF & NSITF.
• Providing support to the Finance and Operations Manager.
• Monitoring/resolution of remedy requests to prevent escalations.

Qualifications

• Degree in  Human Resource Management / Business Administration / Accounting required.
• 2 plus years’ experience in  Payroll Management performing all payroll functions.
• Excellent skills using MS Word, Excel, Access, and Internet Explorer.
• Strong skills in using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll accounting system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Excellent problem-solving/judgment skills, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines

Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access and Microsoft Outlook.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and time management skills.
• Ability to organize tasks simultaneously, prioritize work and ensure tasks are completed by the deadline.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Honest, reliable and trustworthy.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Willing to adhere to and carry out the Nuru Nigeria rules.
• Confidence with numbers.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to cope with basic living conditions during a field trip.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to HR/Admin Manager