African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 51 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards the nurturing and development of the local community.
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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.