Posted on Wed 27th Mar, 2024 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
Cellulant is Africa’s no.1 company in the payments & transfers category - FIntech Awards 2016. We are a PPISP (Payment Platform Infrastructure Service Provider) regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).
The Senior Analyst, Payroll & Employee Benefits, plays a crucial role in managing payroll operations across 18 markets in Africa through the utilisation of SAGE300.
This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and comprehensive knowledge of payroll processes and regulations in diverse African markets.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management:
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for 18 markets in Africa using SAGE300, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local regulations.
Manage payroll cycles, including data collection, validation, calculation, and disbursement of salaries, bonuses, and benefits.
Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Continuously review employee benefits to ensure relevance and compliance with local regulations.
Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:
Stay abreast of changes in payroll and benefits regulations, tax laws, and labor legislation across all markets, ensuring payroll processes remain compliant.
Ensure adherence to statutory deductions, including taxes, social security contributions, and other statutory obligations in each market.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Utilise SAGE300 and other analytical tools to generate payroll reports, analyze trends, and identify anomalies or discrepancies.
Provide insights and recommendations based on payroll data analysis to support decision-making and process improvements.
Systems Maintenance and Optimisation:
Serve as the primary point of contact for SAGE300 payroll system administration, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with vendor support to address system issues, implement updates, and optimize system functionality for payroll processing.
Stakeholder Management:
Liaise with internal stakeholders, including HR, Group Finance, and local finance teams to address payroll and employee benefits-related inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
Act as a subject matter expert on payroll matters, providing guidance and support to internal teams as needed.
Liaise with external stakeholders under the guidance of the People Operations leaders to continuously review benefits.
Act as an interface with benefits providers ensuring that employee queries are resolved promptly.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll management, preferably in a multinational environment with exposure to African markets.
Proficiency in the SAGE300 payroll system or similar payroll software is a critical requirement for this role. (Candidates who have implemented payroll systems in a cross-border environment are encouraged to apply.)
Advanced MS Office skills across Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Candidates who have worked with both MSOffice and G-suite are highly desirable.
Strong understanding of payroll regulations, employee benefits, tax laws, and labour legislation across multiple African countries.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex payroll data and generate actionable insights.
Attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing and data analysis.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
Proactive problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.