Payroll Administrator at Stresert Services Limited

Job Summary: 
As a payroll administrator you would make sure that people get paid on the right date and receive the correct amount of money. You would work in a company’s HR/Accounts team. You may be working to strict payment deadlines.

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos.

Detailed Description:

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of biweekly payroll for over 200 employees; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; track and deduct all statutory and other special payroll deductions.
• Responsible for the coordination efforts between payroll, human resources, budget 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, head count, and retirement contribution reports).
• Handle the administration of the electronic timekeeping system. Setup each employee, valid programs for each employee's charges, and adherence to rules; monitor submissions of approved timesheets, ensure valid data transfers to/from payroll details from Human Resources Unit.
• 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 policy including compliance with federal/state/local regulations etc.
• Ensure salaries are paid on time and correctly.
• Deduction and remittances of PAYE, Pension, HMO etc.
• Any other financial responsibility of a payroll accountant/ Hr personnel.

Required Qualification:

• Associate Degree in Business Administration/Finance required, Accounting Degree preferred
• Five plus years in a Payroll Office performing all payroll functions
• Excellent skills using MS Word, Excel, Access, Hr/ pay roll software and Internet Explorer
• Strong skills 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 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