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Payroll Clerk

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Prepare employees’ salary on time and accurately using payroll software.
2. Calculate bonuses and allowances.
3. Schedule bank payments or hand out paychecks directly to employees.
4. Distribute payment statements and gather signed receipts (digital or paper).
5. File relevant reports and documents as needed.
6. Ensure wages and tax withholdings comply with regulations.
7. Enter new employees’ data (e.g. bank accounts and tax identification numbers) into internal databases.
8. Answer questions about compensation, benefits, taxes and insurance deductions.
9. Maintain accurate records of payments made to employees.
10. Keep track of pay periods, hourly wages, salaries, overtime, sick days and vacation days of employees.
11. Liaise with the HR department and accounts department to ensure accurate information for payment.
12. Utilize computer software for data entry and accounts management.
13. Verify employee records and consult departments in the event of a discrepancy.
14. Alter tax status of employees where required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk or similar role.
• BSc in Accounting, Human Resources or relevant field
• Hands-on experience with 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.
• Self-motivation.
• Integrity.
• Ability to reflect on one’s own work as well as the wider consequences of financial decisions.
• Business acumen and interest.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Team working ability.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates, please send your CV to hr@wazen.ly