Payroll Officer Job at Lington & Bernie Consulting Limited

Lington & Bernie Consulting Limited was established on October 8, 1999 to provide efficient and qualitative consulting services to the oil and gas industry as well as banks and financial institutions in the areas of human resources placement and management, human resources consulting services, tax administration and payroll services as well as oil and gas fiscal and contractual terms advisory services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Payroll Officer

Job Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Payroll Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's payroll functions, ensuring that pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate input and updating of payroll data in the payroll system.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, government regulations, and company policies regarding payroll.
• Prepare and file required tax forms, such as PAYE (Pay As You Earn)
• Generate payroll reports for internal use and for audit purposes, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Resolve discrepancies or issues related to payroll in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure proper documentation is kept for audits.
• Update employee records when there are changes in employment status, salary adjustments, or personal details.
• Process timesheets and maintains salary variations on a monthly basis including all allowances, new staff, terminations, leave and other relevant information on the computerized database in current and accurate form.
• Work closely with the finance department to reconcile payroll expenses and provide accurate financial data.
• Reconciliation of Invoices to determine the accuracy and completeness of receipts from the clients
• Liaise with Human Resources and other departments when investigating and responding to queries regarding payroll.

Academic qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and/or professional certification would be an added advantage
• Extensive experience in payroll processing, with at least 5-8 years’ experience preferably in a similar position
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with an advance MS Excel skills.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 (Monthly Gross Salary).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@lingtonandbernie.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.