Payroll Assistant at African Industries Group (AIG)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Assistant to support the payroll process for our employees.
• The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of hands-on experience in payroll administration and be highly skilled in Excel for data entry, analysis, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of monthly payroll.
• Collect, verify, and maintain employee attendance, overtime, and leave records.
• Enter and update payroll-related data accurately in spreadsheets and systems.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and summaries using Excel.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements (PAYE, pension, etc.).
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees in a timely manner.
• Support audits by providing necessary payroll documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of all payroll information.

Qualifications & Requirements

• HND qualification / B.Sc. Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in payroll or HR support role.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas, Data Analysis).
• Basic knowledge of Nigerian payroll regulations and statutory deductions.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.