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Immediate Superior: Payroll Team Leader 
Location: Stellenbosch
Function: Digital & Technology
Sub Function: Digital & Technology - Other Support
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference Number: 125071 
Closing Date: 29/11/2024

 

The temporary role is responsible for performing activities related to the processing of the monthly payroll including maintaining related records, filing tax reports, preparing accounting transactions and documents, and preparing special reports for management in accordance with established policies, procedures and controls. It is a requirement to have a solid understanding of the Africa and international payroll functions in order to ensure efficient and accurate payroll processing within the set timelines.    Key Requirements: Provide a cost-effective salaries administration service compliant with corporate governance and in market statutory requirements.  Develop and present payroll inputs to the strategic plan for the business unit and manage implementation of approved initiatives.  Payroll is processed in compliance with in-market specific legislation & industry regulations specific to each country Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and corporate governance specific to each country All work met with prescribed standards for quality and quantity.  Follow-up and proactively resolve queries & escalate issues, where required.  Consistently applied / complied with practices and standards (SOPs).  Fulfil a coordination role between payroll and human resources, to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data. Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders.  Foster good relations with all stakeholders to be viewed as trusted business partner for support services.  Display communication, behavior and action which result in a high level of credibility and respect among key stakeholders.  Employee queries/cases are resolved within the required timeframes and escalated appropriately where required. Continuously review systems and processes to improve efficiency and cost savings.  Optimize and improve systems and work processes to drive productivity and reduce cost.  Accurately and timeously perform the preparation from SNOW and processing of the monthly payroll i.e. accurate capturing of information onto the SAP/PaySpace/MyHR systems, e.g. processing the employee appointments, terminations, transfers and promotions while ensuring data integrity between systems, such as job grades and reporting lines. Develop effective manager and peer working relations   Education and Experience: Minimum Matric Cdertificate, a relevant qualification in HR or associated with payroll will be highly beneficial. Minimum of 3 years' payroll experience  Minimum 2 years international payroll experience, together with working on multiple payrolls Proven proficiency in relevant payroll and HR software  Experience in working across multiple banking platforms Experience in working across multiple statutory platforms Experience must include the following in the various International platforms:  Detailed knowledge of employee tax and regulations Proficiency in relevant payroll software  Strong skills in using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll accounting system. Must have excellent financial analytical skills with ability to interpret and present financial data.  Experienced in mid-year and annual tax reconciliations and submissions across various international platforms Proven track record in payroll audits Experience in working with finance and reporting Vendor and third party reconciliations and payments experience Experience with leave control and reporting Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel skills are required.   Experience with and willing to accommodate skills transfer

 

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.