Job Summary:
The Payroll Supervisor will oversee accurate, timely processing of employee payroll, ensuring compliance with Nigerian tax, pension, labor, and statutory requirements. The role will supervise payroll activities, maintain accurate payroll records, resolve payroll-related queries, and work closely with HR and Finance to ensure smooth and efficient payroll operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Payroll Processing
- Collect, verify, and process
employee payroll data, including salaries, bonuses, deductions, and
overtime.
- Ensure accurate computation
of earnings, statutory deductions (PAYE, pension, NHF, NSITF, etc.) and
net pay.
- Process payroll in
compliance with Nigerian labor and tax regulations.
- Coordinate with the Finance
team to ensure timely salary disbursement and bank transfers.
2.
Compliance & Statutory Reporting
- Ensure payroll tax
calculations comply with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
requirements and applicable tax laws.
- Prepare and submit PAYE,
pension, and other statutory deductions to the relevant authorities.
- Maintain up-to-date
knowledge of Nigerian tax and labor laws relating to payroll.
- Assist with payroll audits
and compliance checks.
3.
Employee Records & Benefits Management
- Maintain accurate and
confidential payroll records, including employee earnings, deductions and
tax details.
- Handle employee queries
relating to salaries, payslips, and tax deductions.
- Support HR in managing
employee benefits and allowances, including leave, bonuses and medical
allowances.
- Ensure payroll records are
updated promptly to reflect employee changes.
4.
Payroll System & Process Improvement
- Use payroll software or HRIS
to manage payroll transactions efficiently.
- Identify and implement
process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate with Finance teams on payroll-related projects and system upgrades.