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Tempkers Limited

Personal Technical Assistant

Lagos, Nigeria

First Bank of Nigeria Limited

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Lagos, Nigeria

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Lagos, Nigeria

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Tempkers Limited

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Personal Technical Assistant To The Chief Strategist

Lagos, Nigeria

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Payroll Specialist

Closing: May 30, 2024

11 days remaining

Published: May 9, 2024 (10 days ago)

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Required Skill Set
Must Haves:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Math & Statistics or related field.
  • 3 years proven experience as payroll specialist or payroll manager
  • Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
  • Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field
  • Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software and databases
  • Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
  • Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills

Desired:

  • Experience in a Fintech/ Financial institution with a relatively large workforce.
Responsibilities

Required Skill Set
Must Haves:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Math & Statistics or related field.
  • 3 years proven experience as payroll specialist or payroll manager
  • Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
  • Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field
  • Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software and databases
  • Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
  • Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills

Desired:

  • Experience in a Fintech/ Financial institution with a relatively large workforce.


  • Gather information on hours worked for each employee
  • Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses
  • Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed
  • Address and resolve employee complaints relating to the payroll system
  • Work with company database programs to process payroll
  • Prepare reports to relevant departments about payroll, company budget and expense
  • Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system
  • Administer statements of payment (Pay Slips) to personnel either electronically or on paper
  • Process taxes and payment of employee benefits
  • Keep track of hour rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.
  • Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors
  • Prepare reports for upper management.

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