Accountant – Payroll

About this role

An Accountant – Payroll role based in Abuja for Nexia Agbo Abel & Co., focusing on delivering accurate payroll processing and accounting support for multiple clients while ensuring compliance with Nigerian payroll and statutory requirements.

What you would do

• Process monthly payroll for multiple clients within timelines.
• Prepare payroll schedules, salary computations, payslips, and payroll reports.
• Ensure remittance of payroll-related statutory obligations.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records.
• Handle staff changes such as hires, exits, promotions, and salary variations.
• Reconcile payroll with the general ledger, bank payments, and statutory remittances; prepare payroll journals and schedules.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field with at least 2:1.
• 2 - 5 years' relevant experience in payroll processing, accounting, finance or outsourcing.
• Professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, or ANAN are an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Nigerian payroll, PAYE, pension, NHF, NSITF and other statutory requirements.
• Practical experience with payroll software and accounting systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for payroll schedules, reconciliations, formulas and reports.

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