Manager - Payroll Accounting at Ralds & Agate

Job Summary
Reporting to the SGM Finance, the Manager, Payroll Accounting is responsible for managing the systems, processes, accounting policies and procedures, and reporting matters relating to the organizations Payroll function, including but not limited to payroll account reconciliations, statutory payroll related tax accounts pensions and benefits accounting and relationship management. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to manage the preparation and delivery of all major payroll and employee related finance reports for the company and its’ subsidiaries. You will manage a team of two additional staff providing professional guidance and direction, as well as coaching and development. You will also work with external auditors ensuring payroll and employee related finance reports are accurate in quarterly and annual financial statements.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the Payroll accounting function, including working with the teams at various operating locations within the Nigerian organization as well as the African subsidiaries; provide the appropriate tools, processes, and training and development to make the function and its staff effective and efficient
• Manage the day-to-day execution of the Payroll accounting function, including management of activities to support annual and quarterly external audits and reviews
• Develop processes, systems and tools to provide accurate and high quality financial reports. Work together with other internal organizational stakeholders to develop standards and ensure alignment and continuously improve processes and systems
• Develop, maintain and communicate an integrated reporting calendar and process to inform all internal and external stakeholders of necessary reporting deadline adherence and evolving issues that impact Payroll reporting and variances
• Lead the development and implementation of processes to create systems, controls and repositories to ensure data integrity and quality for all Payroll and employee related finance reports
• Support in the research, development, maintenance and communication of controls and accounting policies and procedures relating to Payroll accounting

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting or business related courses
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAN)
• 7+ years’ experience in finance with a focus in finance operations for manufacturing organizations. Cement or FMCG Sectors will be an advantage
• 3 years progressive supervisory/leadership experience
• Understands IFRS and public company regulatory reporting/filing requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influence and negotiation skills
• Exceptional project management skills
• Business acumen – shows understanding of issues relevant to the broad organization and business; keeps the knowledge up to date and uses cross-functional knowledge
• Exposure and knowledge of ERP applications. Experience with SAP will be highly advantageous.