Payroll Officer at Michael Stevens Consulting

Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Job Brief

• We are looking for a qualified Payroll Clerk to assist in all activities regarding the management of employee compensation in the company.
• You will undertake a variety of tasks such as entering payroll information, calculating wages and making payments.
• An excellent payroll clerk has great understanding of the concept of confidentiality.
• You will be experienced in entering data with attention to detail and will have good maths skills to make the necessary calculations.
• The ideal candidate will be a thorough professional with good communication abilities.
• The goal is to carry out all payroll procedures with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage compensation packages using payroll software
• Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees
• Calculate pay according to hours worked incorporating leaves and overtime
• Calculate bonuses and commissions when appropriate
• Manage and calculate taxes and deductions
• Initiate periodical payments timely either by preparing and administering checks or making direct deposits through a bank payment system
• Issues statements and invoices and maintain records
• Update paper and electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.
• Calculate unemployment and severance payments
• Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll
• Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to supervisor

Requirements

• Proven experience as payroll clerk
• Familiarity with general accounting principles
• Experience in data collection, entry and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality
• Solid knowledge of relevant legislation,policies and regulations
• Computer savvy with working knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Payforce)
• Exquisite math and numerical skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication abilities with aptitude in problem-solving
• OND in Accounting.