Recruitment at PZ Cussons

Job Title: Payroll Officer

Job ID: JR002369
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and timely payroll processing and distribution, compliance with Nigerian labor laws and tax regulations (like Staff
• Product Pack, PAYE, pension, and WHT), and manages employee payroll data and records.
• Key responsibilities include overseeing the entire payroll cycle, managing relationships with external service providers, collaborating with HR and Finance, processing employee changes, and generating financial reports.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including salary computation, tax deductions, pension contributions, and other benefits.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements (Group Life, PAYE, NHF, NSITF, ITF, pension, etc.).
• Manage payroll systems and ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Maintain employee payroll records and handle adjustments such as promotions, bonuses, and terminations.
• Prepare and submit statutory payroll reports and remittances to relevant authorities (FIRS, PenCom, NHF, etc.).
• Support the employees on Pension and Tax registration
• Guide employees on payroll policies, payslips, and document approval.
• Collaborate with HR/Benefits teams to ensure correct benefit enrolments and deductions.
• Provide support to store teams in the effective use of the ERP software
• Ensure all inquiries and complaints received via email are responded to and resolved within 24 hours.
• Monitor monthly payroll costs and work closely with the Finance
• Department for budgeting and reconciliation.
• Provide reports and analysis on payroll expenditures, trends, and headcount as required.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies or errors promptly.
• Manage external audits and ensure internal controls are adhered to in the payroll process.
• Supervise and train payroll staff or officers.
• Ensure HR documentation and processes comply with labour laws and company policies
• All other activities as required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian labor laws, tax policies, and payroll regulations.
• Experience working with payroll software (e.g., Sage, PaySpace, SAP, QuickBooks, or other HRIS systems).
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIPM (added advantage).

Added Experience:

• Experience in a multinational or large-scale organization in Nigeria.
• Familiarity with expatriate payroll and benefits (if applicable).
• Strong Excel and data management skills.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Finance Analyst

Job ID: JR002332
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Provide product cost estimates to support New Product Development (EPD/NPD) and product formulation changes
• Support commercial team by preparing product cost analysis per SKUs as requested from time to time and provide reason(s) for any factor driving change in cost
• Prepare month reconciliation files for balance sheet review – Tradex, Commercial Overheads
• Responsible for Promo financial and controls for all trade activities in all regions
• Responsible for product cost standards and all product cost reporting & analysis
• Provide finance business partner support for value adding analysis and process improvement for the commercial and marketing team
• Provide ad hoc analysis as required to support the management in decision-making.
• Provide appropriate financial analysis for the Business Planning Process monthly.

Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications / Technical // Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Finance, Accounting, or any other related field
• Membership of any of the following accounting bodies such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, CFA and ICAEW with emphasis on those who have completed their exams.
• 4 years minimum work experience
• FMCG, Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong analysis and stock accounting experience required
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Sound Knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices
• Strong behavioural and interpersonal skills

Application Closing Date
9th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online