Payroll Officer

Carpa Healthcare is a B2B medical equipment supplier that focuses on making quality healthcare and products of healthcare technologies accessible at a reasonable cost.

We are a private limited liability company providing medical technology solutions to both public and private health sector operators globally. We partner with leading global innovators, developers and manufacturers of medical technology devices. Our markets include but not limited to UK, United States, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Ghana, India, South Africa, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria and many more.

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• A Payroll Officer is a compensation and taxation specialist responsible for processing employee wages, managing deductions, and maintaining accurate payroll databases.
• They ensure all staff are paid accurately and on time while remaining fully compliant with labor laws and tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Record Keeping: Maintain up-to-date employee databases, handle new hires/leavers, and securely store payroll records.
• Data Processing: Collect, review, and verify employee timesheets, bonuses, and overtime hours.
• Payroll Execution: Process end-to-end payroll, calculate tax withholdings, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions.
• Employee Support: Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries regarding payslips, deductions, or compensation.
• Compliance & Reporting: Generate payroll summaries, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure adherence to local tax and labor legislation.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Confidentiality: High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial and employee data.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of accounting software, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and spreadsheet applications like Excel.
• Analytical Skills: Strong mathematical aptitude and a keen eye for detail to prevent and resolve numerical discrepancies.