Assistant Payroll Manager at Holcim

Job Code: DJOB
Function: Organization and Human Resources 

Overview

• The primary responsiblity of the Assistant Payroll Manager is to provide an efficient and cost effective payroll function serving the organization’s internal and external stakeholders. 
• He / she will update and manage efficient work systems and effective internal controls within the payroll function, ensuring that processing errors are avoided and changes are reflected accurately and promptly. 
• In this role, he/she must have good eye for details, good analytical skills, comparing data and preparation of reports.

Responsibilities

• Accept and process monthly payroll input via SAP Payroll software solution.
• Process payment of Staff salaries, wages, allowances, bonuses and other staff related payments for Lafarge Africa Plc and associated BUs – Monthly and periodically.
• Process payment of Wages and salaries of the Ad hoc Staff and Expatriates.
• Administration, management and remittances of statutory deductions such as Pension, PAYE, ECA and other statutory dues to the relevant collecting bodies.
• Management of outsourcing contracts (e.g. Recore) and ensure the practice comply adequately with the Lafargeholcim values and standards.
• Employee Compensation and Benefit advisory to relevant internal stakeholders particularly issues relating to PAYE, Pension contribution, VESS and AECS.
• Employees payslip administration - individual, embassies & banking transactions
• Support Employees for banks credit facility.
• Generate monthly and periodic payroll related reports for Management decision making.
• Support in annual budget preparations.
• Support employee industrial relations and collective bargaining.
• Responsible for terminal / exit benefits calculations
• Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
• Preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, payroll and personnel policies.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientations and inductions to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of direct any temporary resources (interns etc.) relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
• Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• First Degree in Accounting / Social Sciences
• 3-5 years working relevant experience

Knowledge & Skills:
Technical / Functional Skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong MS skills especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email applications
• Ability to prioritize with excellent time management skills
• Good attention to detail

Behavioral Competence:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Adaptable
• Tact and tolerant
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to set deadlines
• Resilient and Self -Motivated

Leadership and Managerial Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail,
• Inquisitive, curious (going deep into each aspect)
• Accurate, meticulous
• Reliable/independent
• Flair for doing the “routine”
• Credibility and persuasiveness
• Loyalty and respect for the organization.
• Familiarity with the local traditions and culture.

Language Requirements:

• Professional Proficiency in English Language.