Cellulant Corporation Graduate Trainee Programme

Cellulant is recruiting an entry-level Trainee Payroll Analyst to join its People & Culture team in Lagos, Nigeria. The role offers an opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain practical experience in payroll operations, employee benefits, workforce data, and HR processes.

Job Overview
The Trainee Payroll Analyst will support payroll activities, benefits administration, payroll reporting, and people data analysis. The position is hybrid and offered on a fixed-term contractor basis.
Job Details
Company: Cellulant
Job Title: Trainee – Payroll Analyst
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: People & Culture
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contractor (FTC)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Experience Level: Entry-level

Job Description
The successful candidate will assist with payroll preparation and related employee data activities across assigned Cellulant Group entities. The role also involves supporting benefits administration, payroll reconciliation, reporting, and data checks while working with People & Culture and Finance functions.

Key Responsibilities
1. Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll for assigned entities.
2. Gather, check, and consolidate payroll information, including employee changes, allowances, and deductions.
3. Support payroll reconciliation and the processing of statutory deductions, filings, and remittances.
4. Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documents.
5. Respond to routine employee questions concerning payroll and benefits.
6. Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and workforce-related information.
7. Assist with employee benefits enrolment and changes.
8. Keep benefits information accurate across HRIS and other relevant systems.
9. Support analysis of payroll costs, headcount, and workforce data.
10. Assist with people and payroll dashboards and carry out data accuracy checks.

Requirements / Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
2. Recent graduate or early-career professional with an interest in payroll, HR operations, or people analytics.
3. Good numerical and analytical skills.
4. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
5. Basic knowledge of payroll, accounting, HR administration, or statutory compliance is an advantage.
6. Experience with HRIS, payroll, or accounting systems is an advantage.
7. Strong attention to detail.
8. Ability to handle confidential employee information appropriately.

How to Apply
The vacancy information provided does not include a specific application email address or application link.
Interested candidates should use the official application method provided with the Cellulant vacancy when applying.
Applicants should ensure their CV clearly demonstrates their degree, Excel skills, numerical ability, attention to detail, and any relevant academic, internship, or work experience in payroll, finance, HR operations, or data analysis.

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Important Note
This is an entry-level hybrid opportunity. Candidates should carefully review the employer’s application instructions and ensure that their CV accurately reflects their qualifications and relevant experience.