Supervisor - Payroll.Finance at MTN

Job Description

Key Deliverables

Strategic Implementation

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the functional strategy for MTNSA Payroll Function
• Support the AP Manger to develop goals, tactical strategies, and plans needed to achieve the Finance Operations department’s vision, and build the capabilities to enable optimal delivery with input from relevant stakeholders.
• Align operational planning against the strategic intent of the division with agreed business outcomes.

Functional KPA’s/Operations

• Comply with the salary payment policy and monitor the execution thereof to ensure that the salary payment process is according to policy
• Manage the payroll to ensure employees and third parties are paid accurately, on time and according to legislation
• Ensure controls are in place and effective for payroll with integrated payroll system, payroll validation & processing
• Deliver quality employee benefit fund administration services to the company
• Ensure the payroll processes are reviewed, evaluated, and renewed on an ongoing basis
• Assist with the handling of payroll related queries from operations
• Design and implement reporting on travel and expenses across the organisation
• Ensure the annual audit of payroll and tax is concluded effectively
• Communicate with third-party services to resolve benefit-related issues
• Support the HR team with compensation related topics for the purpose of recruitment and talent management activities
• Manage subordinate HR employees and daily operations related to compensation and benefits activities. Support the Human resources division in payroll reporting, queries and planning
• Preparation and review of all payroll related reconciliations
• Support the generation of rule based and automated payroll processing and aoutomated and real time visibility Payroll Reconciliations
• Resolve escalated payroll queries and issues, work, and act as the main point of contact for all related 3rd parties
• Support the Payroll Manager in partnering to drive technology solutions (SAGE 300) to improve Payroll processes and transactions and creating best in world class processes and service

Governance and Risk Management

• Strictly follow and ensure team compliance of relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective Service Level Agreements strategies are in place to support the business.
• Implement proper controls and processes to manage risk of inaccurate and invalid payroll payments
• Ensure proper controls are in place to manage financial and operational risks across the business.
• Ensure compliance of the Delegation of Authority Policy within MTNSA

Financial Management

• Preparation and review of payroll journals and reconciliations
• Assist in the forecasting, cashflow forecasting, planning, and development of the department’s payroll budget and business plans.
• Monitor payroll expenditure in line with agreed budget

Customer Satisfaction

• Ensure service delivery in line with needs of the business
• Put contingency plans in place to prevent delays and enhance the customer experience
• Identify trends and patterns pertaining to internal customer requests and ensure continuous improvement as an important element of service delivery

People Leadership and Organisational Capability Building

• Apply best team management practices throughout assigned projects and as required.
• Guide and enable the upskilling of the team throughout assigned projects.
• Act as an ambassador and role model for Payroll and Finance by living the brand values and vital behaviours.
• Ensure a culture of continuous evaluation and improvement.
• Drive a culture of teamwork, high performance, accountability, and consequence management

Qualifications

Education:

• Financial / Payroll Diploma or Certificate advantageous
• Fluent in English

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a payroll supervisory role in a medium to large organization
• Telecoms experience an advantage
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Payroll Processing Skills
• Financial systems skills – Payroll Systems, Oracle and any other related ERP, etc.
• Communication skills and interpersonal skills

Apply Before: 07/24/2025