Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.
A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
Travel Required: No Travel
Job Number: 164062 - Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cross functional collaboration with all internal stakeholders
- Documenting and updating payroll policies and procedures
- Ensure that company policies are adhered to in ESS Administration
- Resolving all payroll discrepancies
- Submit Expatriate quarterly and annual reporting to New York
- Assist with Expatriate queries
- Liaise with outsourcing payroll provider for payroll processing
- Liaise with tax service provider for completion of Expatriates’ income tax returns
- EMP201 Statutory Returns submission to SARS
- EMP501 Reconciliation process and submission to SARS
- Proficient with SARS Software
- SARS Tax Directives for stock options and as required
- Ex-Pat Quarterly, annual reporting and Month end reporting
- Month end third party reconciliations for medical aids, funeral funds, retirement funds, group risk, unions, garnishee and maintenance orders amongst others
- Pension and provident fund reconciliations on third party portals where applicable
- SOX compliance testing and SOX design process flows
- Periodically assist in audit testing
- Purchase orders on SAP for payments to third parties
- Assist with General Ledger reconciliation discrepancies
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Human Resources Management, Finance, or Business
- Certified Payroll Professional Designation (Preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in payroll or similar role
- Solid financial acumen and strong accounting background
- Advanced Payroll Tax knowledge and relevant experience
- Strong working knowledge of relevant tax legislation, employment conditions and Bargaining Councils (advantageous)
- Experience in dealing with Expats
- Solid experience with PAYE, E-filing, Easyfile and Emp501 reconciliation
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve — and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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