Payroll and Workforce Manager

We are seeking a seasoned payroll professional with extensive experience in managing payroll processes, payroll taxes, and financial reporting across multiple African countries, including Nigeria and South Africa. The ideal candidate should have a solid finance background, with a knack for numbers and a proven ability to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. In addition, the candidate should have experience in management consulting, preferably with one of the Big 4 firms, where they gained exposure to best practices in payroll management, compliance, and financial reporting. Proficiency in payroll software like Sage 300 or PaySpace and a deep understanding of local HR laws, compliance regulations, and payroll tax requirements are essential. Strong analytical and communication skills to manage complex payroll calculations and provide insights to management are also crucial.

What does the job involve

• Payroll Processing & Payroll Taxes: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate payroll tax calculations, deductions, and compliance with local tax regulations. Provide detailed payroll-related financial reports that align with the companys financial strategies.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver comprehensive payroll and tax reports for management, leveraging your consulting background to ensure financial alignment with business objectives. Support financial audits related to payroll.
• Contract Management & Compliance: Ensure employment contracts comply with both company policies and local labor and financial regulations, using your consulting experience to identify risks and streamline compliance processes.
• Benefits & Leave Management: Administer employee benefits programs and oversee leave policies, ensuring benefits are accurately tracked and reported to align with financial planning.
• Time & Attendance Management: Accurately track employee attendance, working hours, and overtime, ensuring they are correctly reflected in payroll calculations and financial reports.
• Compensation & Benefits Policy Development: Collaborate with finance and HR teams to develop and implement compensation, benefits, and time-off policies that are both cost-efficient and competitive.
• Compliance & HR Integration: Ensure payroll-related activities are compliant with local laws and financial regulations, utilizing insights gained from your consulting experience to streamline HR and finance operations.

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: A Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Professional Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) are advantageous.
• HR and Finance Experience: Broader experience in HR, especially in contract management and benefits administration, is a plus.
• Consulting & Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead payroll and finance projects, with experience handling complex payroll systems and optimizing them through consulting methodologies.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to handle complex payroll calculations and translate them into actionable financial insights.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and leadership

Benefits

• TBD