Payroll Officer

Recruiter
Dangote Group
Location
Sierra Leone
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
14 May 2023
Closes
13 Jun 2023
Ref
52498153B7
Job role
Accountant
Sector
Accounting - Public practice
  • Work collaboratively with the Head - HR & Admin to define, formulate and implement competitive reward/compensation strategies, policies, and programs for DCP.
  • Ensure effective implementation and administration of the Company's compensation policies.
  • Provide inputs/recommendations for the update of DCSLL's compensation policies and processes to reflect current realities.
  • Ensure that administration of compensation for the organisation is following prevailing tax laws and regulations.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of staff compensation details on the payroll system.
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of staff salaries and benefits.
  • Follow up with manpower providers to ensure prompt processing of contract staff salaries.
  • Prepare and ensure timely processing and remittance of all payroll related deductions e.g., PAYE, NASSIT, etc.
  • Review/validate payroll-related invoices/schedules against relevant monthly payroll instructions.
  • Prepare payroll impacting communication to all national employees (pay slips, salary reviews, etc).
  • Maintain and update the compensation database and provide ad hoc reports on compensation and benefits data, staff costs, etc.
  • Provide ad-hoc reports on headcount reconciliation and compensation benefits data.
  • Interpret performance appraisals scores and calculate the corresponding remuneration level.
  • Assist with implementing relevant reward structures based on performance results.
  • Conduct compensation surveys as required and compute corresponding remuneration.
  • Advise Head, Compensation & Benefits on appropriate compensation and benefits level for all new positions.
  • Provide support in terms of queries resolution on compensation related issues.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head - HAM & Admin.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in HR or a Social Sciences related discipline.
  • Professional qualification in HR Management e.g., Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) will be an added advantage.
  • At least 2 years' experience in compensation and/ or payroll administration.

Skills and Competencies
  • Basic understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of remuneration methodologies, tax policies.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of employee reward and incentive schemes, packages etc.
  • Good data/numerical and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications especially MS Excel

Benefits
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Training & Development