Payroll Officer

Job Description

Payroll Officer at MTN Nigeria

As the leader in telecommunications in Nigeria and a recognized brand across Africa and the Middle East, MTN Nigeria is known for attracting and nurturing top talents. We continuously enhance our employment offerings, going beyond mere reward and recognition.

We are currently recruiting for the position of Officer – Payroll. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the processing, remittance, reconciliation, and reporting of all payroll-related statutory liabilities. This includes ensuring compliance with all payroll-related tax laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory Compliance: Ensure MTNN’s compliance with all payroll-related tax laws and regulations.
• Payroll Processing: Coordinate the processing and remittance of payroll-related statutory liabilities (PAYE, NHF).
• Data Accuracy: Monitor prompt submission of payroll-related inputs and review for accuracy regarding claims, allowances, tax relief, and deductions.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly reports related to payroll statutory deductions within MTNN.
• Salary Administration: Execute salary administration activities including the preparation of the annual budget of the Salary Unit, reviewing salaries journal vouchers, and monitoring amortizations and accruals of salaries and reconciliations.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all payroll-related payments made to statutory authorities.
• Employee Registration: Register new MTNN staff with the State and Federal Board of Inland Revenue (SBIR, FBIR) and other internal revenue regulatory agencies to avoid penalties.
• Audit Administration: Administer statutory audits (concerning PAYE, ITF, and NHF) and respond promptly to payroll-related queries from tax authorities and other regulatory bodies, preparing PAYE audit support data for external auditors.
• Software Management: Run payroll software ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
• Year-End Tax Forms: Coordinate the preparation of year-end tax forms (Form A) for both national and expatriate staff and file tax returns in compliance with statutory authorities’ guidelines.

Job Requirements

Education:

• First Degree in Accounting
• Fluency in English

Experience:

• 3 – 7 years of experience in payroll management and tax within a medium-sized organization.