Payroll Officer at SOBIC and Company microfinance institution

SOBIC and Company is a growing microfinance institution in Nigeria with a strong focus on customer service and financial inclusion. The organization was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in July 2008 and is a registered member of the Association of Non Bank Microfinance Institutions of Nigeria. The head office is located in Ibadan, with multiple branches across different states in the country. SOBIC and Company provides financial services that support individuals, small businesses, and communities.

Job Details

Job Title: Payroll Officer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo State

Employment Type: Full time

Role Overview

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for managing employee payroll activities and ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time. This role requires attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and the ability to work with payroll records and approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate employee gross salary based on approved records
• Process statutory deductions such as taxes and other approved deductions
• Compute net salary for all employees
• Ensure payroll information passes the internal approval process
• Disburse salaries through approved payment methods
• Maintain accurate payroll records and confidentiality

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of OND, HND, or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Previous experience in payroll or accounting duties is an added advantage
• Basic knowledge of payroll calculations and deductions
• Good numerical and record keeping skills
• Ability to work with deadlines and confidential information
• Good communication and organizational skills

Salary

Monthly salary range is between N120,000 and N130,000

Interview Expectations

This section is added by us to help applicants prepare better:
Shortlisted candidates should expect a basic interview that may include questions on payroll calculations, simple accounting knowledge, work experience, and general workplace conduct. Applicants may also be asked to explain how they handle accuracy and confidentiality in payroll tasks.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using Payroll Officer as the email subject.

Application closing date is 15 January 2026.