Jobs at PZ Cussons

Job ID: JR002184

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing & reviewing Withholding tax returns (Federal and All States) as per statutory requirement for PZW/Wilmar entities in Nigeria by spooling monthly reports, verifying applicable rates, separating into applicable tax jurisdictions, reconciling WHT report against ledger balances and processing payments without any delays.
• Preparing & reviewing VAT returns as per statutory requirement for PZW/Wilmar entities in Nigeria by spooling monthly reports, verifying applicable rates, reconciling VAT report against ledger balances and processing payments without any delays.
• Preparing & reviewing monthly Corporate Tax computation by spooling monthly reports, verifying applicable rates.
• Preparing & reviewing PAYE returns (Federal and All States) as per statutory requirement for PZW/Wilmar entities in Nigeria by spooling monthly reports, verifying applicable rates, separating into applicable tax jurisdictions, reconciling WHT report against ledger balances and processing payments without any delays.
• Process payments for all monthly taxes, final demand notice liabilities and every other undisputed tax liability
• Prepare initial draft responses to demand notices, queries and other correspondence from the FIRS and state boards.
• Apply for and Obtain Tax clearance certificates for all entities every year • Receive and record all correspondence from tax authorities
• Maintain correspondence tracker to ensure responses are filed within the stipulated timeline.
• WHT credit note verification on B2B Customer purchases.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience or a related field, with a minimum of a Second Class Upper division including in a multinational corporate environment, with exposure to following areas:
  • Preparation of various statutory returns – Corporate Tax, WHT,VAT,PAYE etc.
  • Handling various audit (FIRS/state tax authorities / Internal / external audit etc.)
  • Professional Qualified ACA/ ACCA or /and member of The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
  • Candidates with working experience in Audit / Assurance function with Big Assurance function are preferred.

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Job ID: JR002369

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and timely payroll processing and distribution,
• compliance with Nigerian labor laws and tax regulations (like Staff
• Product Pack, PAYE, pension, and WHT), and manages employee
• payroll data and records.
• Key responsibilities include overseeing the entire payroll cycle,
• managing relationships with external service providers, collaborating
• with HR and Finance, processing employee changes, and generating
• financial reports.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including
• salary computation, tax deductions, pension contributions, and other
• benefits.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws, tax regulations, and
• statutory requirements (Group Life, PAYE, NHF, NSITF, ITF, pension,
• etc.).
• Manage payroll systems and ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and
• integrity.
• Maintain employee payroll records and handle adjustments such as
• promotions, bonuses, and terminations.
• Prepare and submit statutory payroll reports and remittances to
• relevant authorities (FIRS, PenCom, NHF, etc.).
• Support the employees on Pension and Tax registration
• Guide employees on payroll policies, payslips, and document approval.
• Collaborate with HR/Benefits teams to ensure correct benefit
• enrolments and deductions.
• Provide support to store teams in the effective use of the ERP software
• Ensure all inquiries and complaints received via email are responded to
• and resolved within 24 hours.
• Monitor monthly payroll costs and work closely with the Finance
• Department for budgeting and reconciliation.
• Provide reports and analysis on payroll expenditures, trends, and
• headcount as required.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth payroll
• operations.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies or
• errors promptly.
• Manage external audits and ensure internal controls are adhered to in
• the payroll process.
• Supervise and train payroll staff or officers.
• Ensure HR documentation and processes comply with labour laws and company policies
• All other activities as required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian labor laws, tax policies, and payroll regulations.
• Experience working with payroll software (e.g., Sage, PaySpace, SAP, QuickBooks, or other HRIS systems).
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIPM (added advantage).
• Added Experience:
• Experience in a multinational or large-scale organization in Nigeria.
• Familiarity with expatriate payroll and benefits (if applicable).
• Strong Excel and data management skills.