Post: Payroll / Financial Accountant
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Remuneration: N500,000 – N700,000 Monthly.
Employment 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.
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
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
All other assigned duties
Requirements
Hard 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.
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:
Self-driven
Resilient
Tenacious
Result-oriented
Ability to work effectively under pressure;
Team player with good interpersonal skills.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: careersnigeria@rendeavour.com