Payroll Officer at African Industries Group (AIG)

Role Summary

• We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Officer to manage the company’s end-to-end payroll process.
• The ideal candidate will ensure that all employees are paid accurately and on time, in compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, and best payroll practices.
• This role also involves maintaining up-to-date payroll records, managing deductions, and generating reports to support management decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees.
• Prepare and remit statutory deductions (PAYE, Pension, NHF, NSITF, etc.) and ensure timely compliance.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, and confidential information.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts with the general ledger.
• Handle payroll adjustments, bonuses, deductions, and salary arrears.
• Generate monthly and ad-hoc payroll reports for management and audit purposes.
• Liaise with HR and Finance departments to ensure data accuracy and proper classification of staff benefits.
• Respond promptly to employee inquiries on salary, deductions, and related matters.
• Stay up to date with labour laws, tax regulations, and statutory changes affecting payroll operations.
• Participate in payroll process improvement and system automation initiatives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree / HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of proven experience in payroll administration
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, Nigerian tax laws, and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with HR/payroll software or ERP systems (ERPNEXT, Sage, or similar preferred).
• High proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data validation, etc.).
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong sense of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.