Compensation and Benefits Officer

Responsibilities:

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for clients and internal staff, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare and manage PAYE, pension, NSITF, ITF, and other statutory deductions in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain salary structures, leave allowances, 13th-month computations, and exit benefit schedules.
• Reconcile client inflows, invoices, and payment schedules, ensuring transparency and prompt financial reporting.
• Coordinate HMO and insurance updates, including bereavement and medical benefits documentation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory remittances, tax laws, and internal audit standards.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams, external partners, and government agencies to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related discipline (Accounting graduates are highly preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in Compensation & Benefits, Payroll Administration, or a similar finance-related HR function.
• Strong analytical and numerical reasoning ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll processing software.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive information discreetly.

Core Competencies:

• Payroll Management & Reconciliation
• Statutory Compliance & Reporting
• Financial Analysis & Accuracy
• Employee Benefits Administration
• Documentation & Data Integrity
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving