GLOBAL PAYROLL CONSULTANT Cape Town

Claremont - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

GLOBAL PAYROLL CONSULTANT Cape Town South Africa (or Remote)

Highly Competitive Package on Offer!

Location: Cape Town South Africa (Hybrid or Remote)
Package: Highly Competitive Global Exposure Dynamic International Environment

Our client a prestigious international investment firm is seeking a skilled and culturally astute Global Payroll Consultant to oversee and optimise payroll operations across multiple countries currencies and legal entities.

If you have a passion for precision thrive in complexity and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams across the globe this is the ideal opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

Manage monthly payroll processing across 5 entities including contractor and secondee payrolls in 9 countries and 6 currencies.
Support annual remuneration reviews including salary adjustments bonuses and incentive calculations.
Upload validate and reconcile payroll data with the Companys global payroll provider.
Prepare multi-currency bank payment files and ensure statutory compliance in each jurisdiction.
Partner with HR Finance and Legal teams to ensure payroll alignment for employees working under work permit visa or secondment arrangements maintaining compliance with local employment and immigration regulations.
Collaborate with HR to support Employment Equity (EE) Act compliance including accurate payroll data for EE reporting pay gap analysis and audit preparation.
Ensure seamless integration between HR Payroll and Finance systems to support audit and compliance requirements.
Partner with Finance on payroll journals reconciliations and statutory filings.
Manage payroll-related queries and act as the main contact for external payroll providers local authorities and Employer of Record (EoR) partners.
Maintain accurate remuneration records and ensure compliance with internal policies and global regulatory standards.

Qualification Skills and Experience Required

Degree in Human Resources Finance Accounting or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
5 years experience managing multi-country complex payrolls ideally within investment asset management financial services or consulting environments.
Strong understanding of tax frameworks employment legislation and Employment Equity requirements across Europe Africa Asia and Latin America.
Experience supporting payroll for expatriates secondees or employees under work permit and visa arrangements including coordination with global mobility or immigration teams.
Proficiency in global payroll platforms HRIS systems and advanced Excel/data analysis.
Impeccable accuracy and attention to detail with proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills capable of explaining complex payroll issues clearly to non-specialists.
Demonstrated ability to work independently remotely and collaboratively across multiple time zones.
Candidates who are well-travelled or have experience working with international teams will be at a distinct advantage.

To apply for this role please forward a detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers: AND Andrea Jones:

Desired Experience & Qualification

Degree in HR Finance Accounting managing complex multi-country payrolls ideally within investment asset management financial services or consulting knowledge of tax frameworks and employment legislation across Europe Africa Asia and Latin in payroll platforms HRIS systems and strong MS Excel (with data analysis).

Required Experience:

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Duties & ResponsibilitiesGLOBAL PAYROLL CONSULTANT Cape Town South Africa (or Remote)Highly Competitive Package on Offer!Location: Cape Town South Africa (Hybrid or Remote) Package: Highly Competitive Global Exposure Dynamic International EnvironmentOur client a prestigious international investme...