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Head of Payroll - Expatriate in an International Construction Company

Adexen Recruitment Agency has been mandated by an international construction company to recruit for the vacant position in Abuja, Nigeria:

Job Title: Head of Payroll - Expatriate Location: Abuja, Nigeria Employment Type: Full time Job Seniority: Manager Job Category: Human Resources Industry: Construction & Real Estate

Responsibilities

Checking the Data with ABAP Reports in SAP
Preparing the Bank Payment Upload Files
Booking the monthly Bank Book of Wages Department
Leading a Team of 18 direct Reports.
Be the vocal point in all payroll related matters to the Regions-, Site and Subsidiaries of the Group
Be the sparring partner to the head of HR and the Director of Administration of the Group
Be the sparring partner for the back office (SAP Supplier in Europe).
Be the focal point for Tax, and Internal Audits as well available for the auditors
Head of Payroll responsibilities include auditing the entire payroll process, approving exemptions and salary changes and setting guidelines for all procedures around employee compensation
Streamline and document compensation procedures
Audit payroll transactions to ensure all amounts and payment dates are accurate
Approve one-time or permanent changes in payroll (e.g. salary increases, tax deduction, bonuses, expense reimbursements)
Train employees who are involved in payroll on tax regulations and best practices
Manage payroll discrepancies quickly and efficiently
Ensure compliance with all payroll and tax laws
Collaborate with Finance and HR to create payroll reports and forecasts
Taking care of the correct Master Data input in SAP

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience in SAP FI for the commercial part as booking the payroll results in FI
Familiar with SAP Query for the post payroll Reporting
Hands-on experience with payroll software
Familiarity with HRIS is a plus
In-depth knowledge of labor legislation and tax regulations
A high level of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive employee information
B.Sc. in Human Resources Management or Finance
MBA or Master’s in Accounting is a plus
At least 10 Years’ experience in a leading operational HR Role / Function, Payroll Manager
Experience with SAP Payroll Computation
Experience with Nigerian Service of Conditions and SAP Payroll projects is a plus