Payroll Officer at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Summary

• The Payroll Officer will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll while ensuring full compliance with statutory and organizational payroll requirements.
• The role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work closely with HR and Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees.
• Compute salaries, overtime, allowances, bonuses, and deductions.
• Manage statutory deductions and remittances, including PAYE, Pension, NHF, and NHIS.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records such as new hires, exits, promotions, and salary adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll data with finance records and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll schedules, summaries, and reports for management and statutory bodies.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and payments.

Requirements & Qualifications

• HND / BSc in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian payroll regulations and statutory deductions.
• Experience with payroll softwares
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.