PURPOSE

To oversee and supervise the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while adhering to all legal and company policies and vertical peculiarities.

THE JOB

• Managing the entire payroll cycle, including calculating salaries, overtime, deductions, and ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Supervise and guide the payroll team, delegating tasks, providing training, and conducting performance reviews.
• Work closely with HR, finance, and other departments to resolve payroll-related issues and ensure seamless data exchange.
• Adept at utilizing and maintaining payroll software and systems, including updates and data integrity.
• Prepare and generate payroll reports, journals and financial statements for relevant departments, as well as providing data for audits and other compliance purposes.

THE PERSON MUST

• Have a good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, statutory deductions, and compliance regulations.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills to supervise, mentor, and evaluate payroll staff.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling sensitive payroll data and financial transactions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional Certification will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5–7 years of payroll experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial payroll role.