HEAD OF PAYROLL UNIT (With SAP Experience)

• Update and organize systems to manage payroll information
• Maintain payroll records and files
• Prepare and organize financial statements for filing and review
• Manage time cards, time entry, and timekeeping software and systems
• Set-up new employee information and accounts
• Onboard new employees on time entry systems and methods
• Keep accounts accurate during employee changes and rollovers
• Manage the payroll team; supervise and assign tasks to assistants
• Work with accounting team, finance team, and HR
• Keep detailed records for taxes and audits
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting
• Ensure company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements regarding payroll processes
• Strict adherence to internal company policies.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field
• 7 years’ previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, manager, or related position
• Excellent computer skills; experience in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite; additional system knowledge a plus
• In-depth understand of payroll procedures, laws, taxes, and best practices
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Knowledge of SAGE, Oracle, ERP.
• Proven record of working on voluminous payroll.
• Valuable experience in Consulting, Audit and Finance.
• Precise attention to detail
• Comfortable in both a leadership and team-player role
• Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Computer Skill - Microsoft word, Excel, Power and performance tools.
• Excellent time management skills
• Process orientated
• High level of attention to detail

• The information contained within this role brief is provided for guidance, is not contractual, and is not an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have.
• Reports to Manager, Quality Assurance and Service Level Management