Payroll Specialist Job at SeamlessHR

SeamlessHR is currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Payroll Specialist

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Specializations: Accounting/Audit/Tax

Job Summary

• We build software that helps large companies across Africa manage their Payroll operations. We require a Payroll subject matter expert to strengthen our team, provide guidance and advise to the Product and Engineering teams on global payroll best practices as well as provide support to our customers when required The ideal candidate for this role would have experience working in a consulting or outsourcing firm and handling payroll operations for multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to the Product and Engineering teams on global payroll best practices as well as provide support to our customers when required
• Act as the first line of support for payroll queries from customers
• Conduct research into standard payroll practices across the continent

Job Experience

• First degree or certification from a reputable tertiary institution.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role. Experience in a Tier 1 or 2 consulting firm would be an added advantage
• In-depth knowledge of payroll practices across multiple industries.
• Proven experience as a payroll specialist or payroll consultant
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Very good knowledge of legislation/regulations and practices guiding payroll.
• Proficiency in MS Office and good knowledge of payroll software.
• Trustworthy and high level of confidentiality.
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills