Overview

Job Location:
Johannesburg

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.

As a part of our Payroll team, you’ll help PwC manage and administer timely, accurate, and efficient processing of our payroll operations. You’ll help manage the Payroll account ledgers, prepare tax reports and documents, and perform routine internal audits to make sure our system is always compliant with federal, state, and local laws.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

  • Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
  • Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
  • Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
  • Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
  • Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
  • Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
  • Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
  • Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
  • Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Role Summary:

To administer and process full payroll functions on Sage 300 People. To assist and support other Payroll Consultants. The Payroll consultant will be part of the Payroll team in Waterfall. The purpose of the position is to perform payroll administration activities for the Payroll department.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

Grade 12 / Matric / Diploma

Experience required:

Minimum 2 years experience in a payroll environment

Responsibilities of role:

• Receive and process salary input pertaining to various roles

• Administer and process medical aid, provident fund and pension fund documentation for new appointments and terminations

• Reconcile differences between CAMAF payments and billing

• Ensure all changes have been properly processed on the VIP payroll system

• Check and sign off relevant departments at period close

• Update leave records on an ongoing basis

• Assist with preparation and distribution of monthly reports

• Print ad hoc reports from VIP as requested

• Liaise with partners and senior management in local offices i.r.o. payroll sign off queries and follow-ups

• Attend to preparation of requisitions for ad hoc payments

• Other payroll related duties may be assigned

 

Skill sets required:

Proficiency in Excel

Sound organisation and administration skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Be accurate and detail oriented

Be deadline driven

Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwC’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s received will be treated as a direct application.  Your respect for this process is appreciated.

 

As a Workday Data Capturer within the Integrated Financial Solutions (IFS) department of our company, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of employee data within the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) system. You will collaborate with various teams to input, validate, and maintain employee-related information, contributing to the smooth functioning of HR and payroll processes. Your attention to detail, data accuracy, and understanding of HR operations will be essential to the success of our organization.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Data Entry and Validation: Accurately capture and input employee data into the Workday HCM system, including personal details, employment history, compensation, benefits, and performance-related information.

Documentation: Maintain organized records of employee documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Data Integrity: Regularly review and audit employee records to identify and rectify any discrepancies, inconsistencies, or errors. Collaborate with HR and other relevant teams to resolve issues promptly.

System Maintenance: Assist in the ongoing maintenance of the Workday system by updating employee records as needed, reflecting changes in positions, roles, and departments.

Process Improvement: Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of data capture and maintenance procedures.

Data Security: Adhere to data security and confidentiality protocols when handling sensitive employee information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and other teams to ensure accurate data exchange and smooth information flow across departments.

Problem Solving: Address data-related inquiries and issues from various stakeholders, providing timely and accurate solutions.

Reporting: Generate regular and ad hoc reports on employee data metrics, assisting in decision-making and reporting requirements.

Training and Support: Provide guidance and training to HR team members and other relevant personnel on data capture best practices and Workday system usage.

Qualifications and Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent; relevant college education or HR-related certification is a plus.

Proven experience in data entry, preferably within an HR or payroll context.

Familiarity with HR operations and understanding of employment-related information.

Proficiency in using HRIS systems, particularly Workday HCM, is advantageous.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and maintenance.

Excellent organizational skills to manage and track multiple employee records effectively.

Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with cross-functional teams.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.

Problem-solving skills to identify and address data-related discrepancies and issues.

Basic knowledge of data protection regulations and privacy best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with Workday HCM or similar HRIS platforms.

Additional certifications or training in HR, data management, or relevant fields.

Working Conditions:

This is typically an office-based role.

May require occasional overtime during peak periods.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

January 31, 2025