HEAD OF PAYROLL UNIT (With SAP Experience)
At a glance
Director-level Payroll role at MacTay Consulting. Lagos · full-time.
Pay not stated Payroll salary
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What you'll do
- Keep payroll records current and organized, including employee accounts, time entries, and changes
- Prepare financial statements for review and filing, and retain supporting material for tax work and audits
- Lead payroll assistants by assigning work and coordinating with accounting, finance, and HR teams
- Apply payroll rules and internal procedures, including required tax filings and regulatory reporting
What you bring
- A degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an accounting focus, or a related area
- At least seven years in accounting, accounting supervision, management, or a related role
- Hands-on payroll software experience and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- A record handling high-volume payroll, with knowledge of payroll processes, tax rules, and applicable laws
Who this fits
This director-level role suits someone who can lead payroll staff while working closely with finance, accounting, and HR. The job is onsite in Lagos.
From the employer
Our company is a reputable firm in the into Human resouces management with over 45 clients across various sector of the economy
Update and organize systems to manage payroll information
Maintain payroll records and files
Prepare and organize financial statements for filing and review
Manage time cards, time entry, and timekeeping software and systems
Set-up new employee information and accounts
Onboard new employees on time entry systems and methods
Keep accounts accurate during employee changes and rollovers
Manage the payroll team; supervise and assign tasks to assistants
Work with accounting team, finance team, and HR
Keep detailed records for taxes and audits
Comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting
Ensure company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements regarding payroll processes
Strict adherence to internal company policies.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field
7 years’ previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, manager, or related position
Excellent computer skills; experience in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite; additional system knowledge a plus
In-depth understand of payroll procedures, laws, taxes, and best practices
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
Knowledge of SAGE, Oracle, ERP.
Proven record of working on voluminous payroll.
Valuable experience in Consulting, Audit and Finance.
Precise attention to detail
Comfortable in both a leadership and team-player role
Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
· Excellent Interpersonal skills
· Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
· Excellent organizational and follow up skills
· Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
· Computer Skill - Microsoft word, Excel, Power and performance tools.
· Excellent time management skills
· Process orientated
· High level of attention to detail
The information contained within this role brief is provided for guidance, is not contractual, and is not an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have.
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