My Pay Advisor - Payroll Operations Specialist, West Africa

About the Role

Join Mondelēz International's mission to shape the future of snacking while ensuring flawless service operations within Digital Services. As a specialist, you will leverage your expertise to support effective process management and service delivery aligned with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive payroll operations in close collaboration with the Sub-Saharan Africa People Team to achieve accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Ensure all statutory and third-party payments are completed accurately within required deadlines to avoid penalties or compliance issues.
• Implement and maintain stringent internal controls and compliance mechanisms to meet high governance standards.
• Validate payroll data meticulously to guarantee completeness, consistency, and accuracy throughout the payroll cycle.
• Coordinate effectively among cross-functional teams, external vendors, and regulatory agencies to ensure smooth payroll delivery and compliance adherence.
• Develop and co-own standard operating procedures promoting process simplification and standardization.
• Contribute to training material creation and ensure procedures align with company policies and legal requirements for data protection.
• Analyze exceptions, report discrepancies, and recommend continuous improvements for sustainable operational excellence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• Two to five years of payroll and accounts management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis.
• Strong understanding of local statutory, tax, and labor regulations specific to Sub-Saharan African markets.
• Experience working within a shared services setting.
• Capable of managing complex payroll involving multiple entities with varied requirements.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Expertise in end-to-end payroll processing including compliance and control frameworks.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating initiative and teamwork.
• Experience in process design, mapping, and gathering business requirements.
• Knowledge in SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance management is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Work Hours: 40 hours per week.
• Travel: Limited travel expected.
• Relocation assistance: Not provided.
• Diversity and inclusion: Mondelēz International embraces equal opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

About Mondelēz International Sub-Saharan Africa Business Unit

This business unit encompasses Southern Africa, West Africa, and other African markets with a workforce of about 1000 employees who deliver beloved global and local brands. Recognized as a Top Employer in Africa, it proudly markets iconic products like Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, and local favorites like Cadbury LunchBar.