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FairMoney

Payroll Associate

FairMoney

. Assist with monthly payroll preparation and processing, including salaries, allowances, bonuses, deductions and reimbursements.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeLagos • NigeriaMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, including processing salaries, allowances, and statutory deductions while ensuring compliance with Nigerian labor and tax regulations. Possesses strong analytical skills and attention to detail, essential for maintaining accurate payroll records and responding to employee inquiries.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Payroll AdministrationNigerian Payroll ComplianceStatutory Deductions CalculationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyData Analytics Tools Familiarity

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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingStatutory DeductionsPAYE CalculationPension AdministrationTerminal Benefits ComputationHRIS SoftwareData AnalysisFinancial ReportingEmployee Record MaintenanceAudit Support
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsIntegrity
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesNigerian Labor LawTax ComplianceEmployee BenefitsPayroll Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist with monthly payroll preparation and processing, including salaries, allowances, bonuses, deductions and reimbursements.
  • Collect, review and update payroll inputs based on approved employee changes, including new hires, exits, promotions and salary adjustments.
  • Assist with the computation and documentation of statutory deductions, including PAYE, pension, NSITF, ITF and NHF.
  • Ensure payroll practices comply with relevant Nigerian labour, tax, pension, and data protection requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records and documentation.
  • Assist with the computation of terminal benefits payments and other exit-related entitlements monthly.
  • Respond to routine employee payroll queries and escalate complex issues where necessary.
  • Support statutory filings, remittances and payroll-related audits.
  • Carry out all other tasks as assigned by your line manager within the stipulated time frame.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Human Resources or a related field.
  • 3+ years' of experience in payroll administration, preferably within the financial services industry.
  • Good understanding of Nigerian payroll administration, PAYE, pension and other statutory deductions.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other data analytics tools.
  • Familiarity with HRIS or payroll software is an added advantage.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Good organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential employee information.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Hybrid work
  • Training & Development programs