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Payroll Specialist
Moniepoint
Posted 4 months agoLagos, Nigeria
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Mid-Level
Category
Banking & Finance
Job Description
Who we are
Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in
Africa.Since 2019,
Moniepoint’s technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit, and business management tools to help them succeed.
Moniepoint processed $182 billion in 2023 and currently processes the majority of the POS transactions in
Nigeria.
The
Payroll
Specialist provides essential, high-precision support in delivering timely and accurate payroll across
Moniepoint’s global markets (AFRICA, EMEA and APAC). you will ensure that our international workforce is paid accurately and on time.
You are the guardian of payroll data integrity, a key point of contact for employee queries, and a champion of compliant financial reporting.
Curious about what makes
Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.
Global Payroll Execution & Validation End-to-End Processing: Prepare, validate, and record payroll inputs across all active platforms in multiple countries, ensuring local nuances and regional labor laws are respected.
Accuracy & Reconciliation: Execute rigorous monthly cycles, including variance reviews, accuracy checks, and reconciliation of payroll feeders to the general ledger.
HRIS Synchronization: Audit and validate that employee lifecycle changes (hires, terminations, promotions) are mirrored accurately between HRIS and payroll systems.
Compliance, SOX & Statutory Oversight SOX Compliance & Controls: Maintain and adhere to SOX-compliant workflows, ensuring all payroll activities follow established internal controls, approval hierarchies, and strict audit trails.
Statutory Submissions: Support the timely filing of PAYE, pensions, taxes, and other local statutory requirements across all operating jurisdictions.
Audit Readiness: Assist in producing detailed schedules and documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring a "zero-findings" environment.
Systems Fluency: Hands-on familiarity with global payroll platforms such as Payfit, Gusto, Monnify, Razorpay, or similar cloud-based tools.
Analytical Prowess: Strong attention to detail and advanced confidence working with spreadsheets, complex data sets, and financial numbers.
Preferred Qualifications International Scope: Prior experience supporting multi-entity and multi-currency payroll environments.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with main
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Requirements
- Experience: 4 or more years of dedicated payroll or HR operations experience in a professional environment.
- Trustworthy: You handle sensitive data with the highest level of confidentiality and professional integrity.
- What to expect in the hiring process A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters.
- A 60 minute interview with the hiring manager, Senior Manager, Lead Global Payroll Operations and Reporting.
- An interview with our Head of People Operations Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.
Responsibilities
- Audit Readiness: Assist in producing detailed schedules and document.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, pension, health insurance, and benefits
- Learning and development-focused environment with regular internal technical talks
- Inclusive culture where all voices are heard
How to Apply
Apply via Moniepoint's careers portal.
