Vice President - Government Relations & Public Affairs, Africa

Human Resource Manager

Specialized Service - Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist - Specialized Service

Payroll Supervisor

Manager, Corporate Finance

Director, Corporate Finance

Personal Assistant

Role Description <ul><li>The VP of Government Relations &amp; Public Affairs (GR/PA) Africa role aims to enhance business value by positioning our client favourably with governments and civil society in the Africa region. The plurality of Africa’s 53 countries, with their constituencies, cultures, interests, and agendas pose a significant challenge for effective government relations and public affairs, as does unbridled social and political change and substantial ABC issues.</li><li>Advises on political systems, government processes and key personalities within government and civil society for the countries within the region;</li><li>Sets up systems for collecting, interpreting and disseminating intelligence from politics, government and related sectors as reliable input for corporate and business decision-making;</li><li>Advises Our client’s corporate functions and business units on interpreting underlying nuances and cultural subtleties involved in government decision-making;</li><li>Anticipates potential issues from government systems for prompt escalation to Our client’s leadership;</li><li>Identifies significant country and regional political events and trends for inclusion in GR strategies;</li><li>Determines the impacts of regional government policies, tax, finance and regulatory developments on Our client’s business and advises on appropriate strategies and plans for response;</li><li>Assesses complex political and social systems and provides appropriate advice to the regional team.</li><li>The role is expected to maintain a robust understanding of the political environment and drivers for government and civil society stakeholders (local, regional and federal) and be in tune with the cultures, societies and nuances of the countries making up the region. He/she will:</li><li>Work closely with businesses and functions to secure opportunities and manage risks;</li><li>Engage with the government to shape regulatory frameworks and influence policy, advocating on behalf of and interests;</li><li>When decisions are considered, provide balanced perspectives that integrate business, functional, geographical, and temporal perspectives;</li><li>Work together with the business in developing a government-specific Customer Value Proposition that differentiates Our client from its competitors as a partner of choice;</li><li>Map relationships and engagements with government and civil society stakeholders.</li><li>The priority for the Head of GR/PA Africa is to support Our client by providing strategic advice to the business on the one hand and achieving a maximum degree of influence over the regulatory environment in which the company operates on the other, with the central objective of preserving and building the business value. In addition, the role monitors, identifies and influences the operating environment as affected by statutory, legislative and regulatory governmental actions, whether local, regional or federal, that may affect Our client’s operations.</li></ul> Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>The incumbent is expected to possess an understanding of the regional, country and local businesses, political trends and key decision-makers/influencers, and an understanding of the critical drivers for Our client’s Group success.</li></ul> He/she must: <ul><li>Deliver superior policy, country and stakeholder analysis and engagement plans that help to inform credible strategies, often on short notice.</li><li>Develop a robust regional strategy to manage government stakeholders, including identification, engagement planning and relationship management</li><li>Anticipate/monitor policy change and interpret political drivers. Identify business threats and opportunities arising from statutory, legislative or other regulatory governmental action, including mitigation activities.</li><li>Support business leaders in their engagements with decision-makers. - Devise and implement advocacy plans (setting out desired policy outcomes in support of business goals, developing position papers, running engagement programs, etc.) in cooperation with the businesses, functions and in-country resources. - Leverage the informal and formal workings of government, embassies and associations to support the delivery of our clients business objectives.</li><li>Ensure coordination and maximise synergies among GR/Public Affairs, other Non-Technical Risk functions, and the relevant businesses.</li><li>Share GR/Public Affairs best practices with business representatives and actively develop local resources in-country where practical.</li><li>Ensure absolute compliance with applicable government ABC, transparency and ethical standards, and Our client’s Group rules and policies.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Confident, trusted and mature individual with a minimum 12 years experience in a mix of strategic consulting, analytical, business, government /diplomatic and Regulatory Affairs/Government Relations and Public Affairs roles;</li><li>JD or Masters degree in a relevant area of study (International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, etc.);</li><li>Ability to understand how technical language in legislative and regulatory proposals could affect Our client’s operations, identify business implications and synthesise policy documents;</li><li>A solid network of political stakeholders within relevant bodies throughout African countries;</li><li>High degree of discretion; unquestioned and uncompromising personal and business integrity;</li><li>Capacity to multi-task and manage complexity and highly fluid situations; - Ability to manage and deliver against compressed deadlines;</li><li>Strong influencing/motivating skills and ability to drive delivery through others;</li><li>Highly developed interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels;</li><li>Experience in Issues Management and Crisis Management;</li><li>Good knowledge of governance and business control frameworks. Evidence of strong analytical skills</li><li>Can-do attitude in accomplishing what is necessary, either through own efforts or through others</li><li>Outstanding communicator; excellent command of English in written and spoken form required; advanced command of at least one additional African language (e.g., French) is a significant advantage.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and diverse stakeholder environments. Good negotiator and coalition builder.</li><li>Considerable experience in African regulatory frameworks and processes is a requirement.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Live, lead, and embed an organizational culture that aligns to the company Way</li><li>Collaborate with senior leadership to develop HR strategies that align and support the execution of the long-term organizational goals and objectives</li><li>Plan, lead, develop, coordinate, and implement HR policies, processes, and initiatives, to drive the organization’s HR compliance and strategic needs</li><li>Oversee the administration of strategic HR programs including, but not limited to talent acquisition, talent management, rewards, performance management, employee engagement and learning and development</li><li>Advise management on the legal ramifications of employment decisions, including hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, and policy changes, to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with labour laws and internal policies.</li><li>Ensure company compliance with all applicable labour laws, government regulations, and statutory requirements, including timely implementation of updates to labour standards, occupational health and safety rules, and other employment-related legislation</li><li>Analyze organizational trends to improve employee engagement, organizational performance and process improvements</li><li>Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices in human resources, talent management, and employment law; apply this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to leadership and wider organization</li><li>Manage and coach the HR team to deliver exceptional service and support; providing professional development opportunities to upskill and increase capabilities, skills, knowledge and expertise</li><li>Lead the year-end tax annualization process by ensuring accurate computation, reconciliation, and reporting of annual withholding tax for all employees in compliance with BIR regulations&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and manage the HR operational budget</li><li>Work with company team in the US on key projects to standardize HR practices across entities</li><li>Perform other duties as required</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in a related field required</li><li>MBA preferred</li><li>10+ years’ relevant HR experience, of which at least 5 years directly leading HR teams&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a must. Experience of working in FMCG industry is preferred&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in a multinational corporation preferred</li><li>Demonstrated experience in developing, leading and managing programs/projects and process improvements in talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, talent development and employee engagement</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Liaise with payroll vendors to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.</li><li>Facilitate issue resolution for inbound/outbound integration files between the payroll system and third parties.</li><li>Review payroll output reports and distribute them to key stakeholders as necessary (e.g., bank file, GL file, tax remittance).</li><li>Continuously review and improve payroll processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and improve service quality.</li><li>Calculate wages based on hours worked and administer payments to employees by processing payroll cycles regularly (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly).</li><li>Maintain accurate records of payroll transactions, employee information, hours worked, leave balances, and deductions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, including accurate calculation of taxes, benefits, and other deductions.</li><li>Prepare and submit payroll reports, such as tax filings, wage summaries, and contributions to retirement or health plans.</li><li>Address and resolve payroll discrepancies while answering employee questions regarding wages, deductions, and payroll policies.</li><li>Coordinate with human resources or timekeeping departments to verify employee hours and manage attendance records.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by providing payroll records and documentation as needed.</li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, adhering to privacy laws and company policies.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and reduce errors.</li><li>Coordinate with benefits providers and manage employee enrollment in benefits programs related to payroll deductions.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>A bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is often required (MBA preferred)</li><li>3+ years of relevant experience with processing payroll for multiple countries and / or large populations</li><li>Experience with third party payroll vendor management</li><li>Familiarity with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements</li><li>Experience with Workday and ServiceNow platforms and services</li><li>Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees and explaining payroll-related information</li><li>Ability to analyze payroll data, prepare reports, and make recommendations based on findings</li></ul>

Overview: <ul><li>We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist at our Cluj, Romania office.&nbsp;</li><li>The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely processing of pay for employees working in multiple countries across the region.&nbsp;</li><li>The candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll process in collaboration with the managed services payroll vendor, perform analysis and generate various reports of payroll results and metrics, while overseeing and guiding payroll analysts through their tasks.</li></ul> Responsibilities: Accountabilities: <ul><li>Liaise with payroll vendors to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.</li><li>Facilitate issue resolution for inbound/outbound integration files between the payroll system and third parties.</li><li>Review payroll output reports and distribute them to key stakeholders as necessary (e.g., bank file, GL file, tax remittance).</li><li>Continuously review and improve payroll processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and improve service quality.</li><li>Calculate wages based on hours worked and administer payments to employees by processing payroll cycles regularly (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly).</li><li>Maintain accurate records of payroll transactions, employee information, hours worked, leave balances, and deductions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, including accurate calculation of taxes, benefits, and other deductions.</li><li>Prepare and submit payroll reports, such as tax filings, wage summaries, and contributions to retirement or health plans.</li><li>Address and resolve payroll discrepancies while answering employee questions regarding wages, deductions, and payroll policies.</li><li>Coordinate with human resources or timekeeping departments to verify employee hours and manage attendance records.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by providing payroll records and documentation as needed.</li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, adhering to privacy laws and company policies.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and reduce errors.</li><li>Coordinate with benefits providers and manage employee enrollment in benefits programs related to payroll deductions.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>A bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is often required (MBA preferred)</li><li>Around 2-3 years of relevant experience with processing payroll for multiple countries and / or large populations</li><li>Experience with third party payroll vendor management</li><li>Familiarity with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements</li><li>Experience with Workday and ServiceNow platforms and services</li><li>Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees and explaining payroll-related information</li><li>Ability to analyze payroll data, prepare reports, and make recommendations based on findings</li></ul> Preferred: <ul><li>Understanding of process improvement methodologies to enhance payroll operations and efficiency</li><li>Willingness to stay updated with the latest payroll practices, technologies, and regulatory changes</li><li>Good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with other departments, such as human resources and finance</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity</li></ul> Technical knowledge and skills: <ul><li>Experience with timekeeping systems</li><li>Experience with configuring ServiceNow HR Service Delivery to manage payroll inquiries and service requests</li><li>Skills in managing and analyzing payroll data within ServiceNow, including reporting on service requests and payroll discrepancies</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Understanding of basic accounting principles and practices as they relate to payroll, such as general ledger entries and reconciliations</li><li>Familiarity with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and their integration with payroll systems</li><li>Understanding of basic accounting principles and practices as they relate to payroll, such as general ledger entries and reconciliations</li></ul> Languages:&nbsp; <ul><li>Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one additional language (French, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, or Czech), both spoken and written, is required.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manage Payroll teams to ensure effective and efficient operations within the defined processes.</li><li>Support the development and execution of Global Business Services (GBS) policies for Payroll.</li><li>Work closely with Global Payroll Lead</li><li>Track and measure performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).</li><li>Assist with people management activities within the payroll team.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in Payroll business process performance.</li><li>Serve as a point of escalation or backup for Payroll team members.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, staying updated on legislative changes.</li><li>Manage and maintain the payroll system, including selecting and implementing new software or upgrades.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for resolving complex payroll issues and inquiries from employees, management, and external agencies.</li><li>Assist in budget preparation and monitor payroll-related expenses.</li><li>Maintain strict confidentiality regarding payroll and employee information.</li><li>Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure accurate payroll-related data.</li><li>Provide support during internal and external audits by supplying necessary payroll records and documentation.</li><li>Continuously review and enhance payroll processes to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and elevate service quality.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>A bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is often required (MBA preferred)</li><li>6+ years or relevant experience in payroll, time &amp; attendance and vendor management and 2+ years in a people manager role</li><li>Experienced in payroll processing and administration, with a demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility</li><li>Experience with Workday and ServiceNow platforms and services</li><li>Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements</li><li>Ability to analyze information, prepare reports, and make recommendations based on payroll data</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>The Director, Finance will be part of BAM’s Corporate team and will report into the VP, Finance.</li><li>Located in our head office in Downtown Toronto, the Director, Finance role is a critical position that provides a solid foundation and exposure to a progressive and dynamic career with a leading global asset management firm.</li><li>The Director, Finance will be actively involved in leading the team through quarterly financial reporting processes, supporting monthly financial close cycles, and working with various internal stakeholders and teams to identify and implement key improvement opportunities.</li><li>They will also provide leadership and mentorship to a growing team of senior/corporate accountants and interns.</li><li>The responsibilities for this position would include, among other things:Oversee quarterly reporting process for the corporate segment, including various requirements for public reporting templates prepared in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP,Oversee the preparation of financial statement notes, MD&amp;A and supplemental reporting schedules pertaining to the corporate segment.</li><li>Collaborate with other platforms to resolve intercompany reporting discrepancies,</li><li>Review of corporate accounting entries and period end accruals.</li><li>Support monthly financial close cycles for the corporate team and identify opportunities to implement practical changes to drive improvements and efficiencies;</li><li>Support the execution of complex technical accounting steps and issues, including the coordination with other business units and departments.</li><li>Support the finance team’s responsibilities in shared service functions,</li><li>Review of accounting packages for individual legal entities, including review of tax financials and financials for covenant compliance reporting.</li><li>Preparation of responses for various quarterly and annual industry regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Collaborate regularly with and respond to the business and finance inquiries from other our client business groups and departments,</li><li>Preparing internal and external audit requests and maintaining appropriate control documentation.</li><li>Provide direct reports with ongoing training opportunities, mentorship and lead the continued growth and development of each direct report.</li><li>Continuously look for efficiency in our processes, tools and reports and make suggestions to implement these into our framework, andLead special projects as assigned.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Minimum of 10 years progressive work experience in accounting and auditing functions, including 3-4 years of industry experience A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA/CA Preferred)</li><li>Experience with public company reporting requirements under IFRS Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel skills Leadership and interpersonal skills, and the willingness to always support the teamHighly organized and able to work in a dynamic, complex and fast-paced environment, as well as adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and Workiva would be an asset</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The Director, Finance will be part of BAM’s Corporate team and will report into the VP, Finance.</li><li>Located in our head office in Downtown Toronto, the Director, Finance role is a critical position that provides a solid foundation and exposure to a progressive and dynamic career with a leading global asset management firm.</li><li>The Director, Finance will be actively involved in leading the team through quarterly financial reporting processes, supporting monthly financial close cycles, and working with various internal stakeholders and teams to identify and implement key improvement opportunities.</li><li>They will also provide leadership and mentorship to a growing team of senior/corporate accountants and interns.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>The responsibilities for this position would include, among other things:</li><li>Oversee quarterly reporting process for the corporate segment, including various requirements for public reporting templates prepared in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP,Oversee the preparation of financial statement notes, MD&amp;A and supplemental reporting schedules pertaining to the corporate segment,</li><li>Collaborate with other platforms to resolve intercompany reporting discrepancies.</li><li>Review of corporate accounting entries and period end accruals.</li><li>Support monthly financial close cycles for the corporate team and identify opportunities to implement practical changes to drive improvements and efficiencies, Support the execution of complex technical accounting steps and issues, including the coordination with other business units and department.</li><li>Support the finance team’s responsibilities in shared service functions, Review of accounting packages for individual legal entities, including review of tax financials and financials for covenant compliance reporting.</li><li>Preparation of responses for various quarterly and annual industry regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Collaborate regularly with and respond to the business and finance inquiries from other our client business groups and departments.</li><li>Preparing internal and external audit requests and maintaining appropriate control documentation</li><li>Provide direct reports with ongoing training opportunities, mentorship and lead the continued growth and development of each direct report Continuously look for efficiency in our processes, tools and reports and make suggestions to implement these into our framework, and Lead special projects as assigned.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Minimum of 10 years progressive work experience in accounting and auditing functions,</li><li>Including 3-4 years of industry experience A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA/CA Preferred)Experience with public company reporting requirements under IFRS Strong financial systems experience,</li><li>Including advanced Excel skills Leadership and interpersonal skills, and the willingness to always support the team</li><li>Highly organized and able to work in a dynamic, complex and fast-paced environment, as well as adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and Worki va would be an asset</li></ul>

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Payroll Specialist - Specialized Service

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