Payroll Officer (Lagos)
Submit ApplicationRole Purpose & Strategic Objective
The Payroll Officer executes monthly multi-currency payroll administration, statutory PAYE withholdings, pension remittances, and statutory fund filings for client entities operating in Nigeria and West Africa.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
1. Payroll Processing & Disbursements
· Payroll Computation: Calculate monthly gross-to-net salaries, PAYE tax withholdings, pension deductions, and net pay in NGN and USD.
· Payslip Issuance: Generate and send electronic payslips to client staff.
· Disbursement Schedules: Prepare bank payment files for net salary settlements.
2. Nigerian Statutory Compliance
· LIRS / State PAYE: Remit monthly PAYE tax to relevant State Boards of Internal Revenue (e.g., LIRS) by the 10th of each month.
· Pension Reform Act 2014: Process monthly pension contributions (8% employee / 10% employer) to Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs).
· Statutory Funds: Remit monthly/annual contributions for ITF, NSITF, and NHF.
3. Payroll Accounting & EOR
· Ledger Posting: Prepare monthly payroll posting journals and reconcile clearing accounts.
· EOR Coordination: Administer Employer of Record (EOR) payrolls for international remote workers in West Africa.
Qualifications & Experience Requirements
· Education: BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resource Management.
· Experience: 3 to 5 years of specialized payroll administration experience in Nigeria.
· Payroll Systems: Proficiency in Sage Payroll, IPPIS/local Nigerian payroll software, or Odoo Payroll.
· Statutory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Personal Income Tax Act (PITA), Pension Reform Act 2014, and labor regulations.
Key Personal Attributes & Culture Fit
· Multicultural Acceptance: Respectful, clear communication with staff across diverse cultural background.
· Data Integrity: High precision in payroll calculations and strict employee confidentiality.
· Deadline Discipline: Timely submission of state and federal statutory remittances.
Application Process: Applications for this role at the BMG Lagos West Africa Hub should be submitted directly to payroll-lagos@bmg-group.odoo.com