Payroll Officer Job at MacTay Consulting

MacTay Consulting is one of the first and leading management consulting firm in Nigeria, providing HR services to our clients in Africa since 1982. We focus on adding value to organisations through customized solutions that meet our clients’ needs. We have a proven track record of providing excellent services that impact our clients’ businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Payroll Officer
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • We are looking for a Payroll Officer to join our HR department and administer our employee compensation.
  • The Payroll Officer responsibilities will include calculating employees’ compensation, updating our internal payroll databases and ensuring timely payments.
  • To be successful in this role, you should have a flair for numbers and be able to handle sensitive information. If you’re also familiar with labor legislation, we’d like to meet you.

Job Responsibilities

  • Collect daily, weekly, or monthly timesheets
  • Calculate bonuses and allowances
  • Prepare employees’ compensation by the end of each month using payroll software
  • Schedule bank payments or hand out paychecks directly to employees
  • Distribute payment statements and gather signed receipts (digital or paper)
  • Report on payroll expenses
  • Ensure wages and tax withholdings comply with regulations
  • Enter new employees’ data (e.g., bank accounts and tax identification numbers) into internal databases
  • Answer questions about compensation, benefits, taxes, and insurance deductions

Requirements and Skills

  • B.Sc in Accounting, Human Resources or any relevant field
  • 1 - 3 years of work experience. 
  • Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk, or similar role
  • Hands-on experience with HRIS and accounting software
  • Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors
  • Good knowledge of labor legislation
  • Time-management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: benita.chiedu@mactay.com using the Job position as the subject of the email.