Current Jobs at Giesecke+Devrient

Key Learning Areas:

• Assist in the development of sales materials, including presentations, brochures, and product demos.
• Participate in client meetings and sales calls, taking notes and following up on action items.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align sales initiatives with marketing campaigns.
• Provide support in managing existing client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Assist in responding to client inquiries and resolving any issues or concerns.
• Work with the commercial solutions team to understand customer needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Assist in the implementation and delivery of solutions, ensuring they meet client expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product development, customer support) to ensure seamless solution delivery.
• Assist with the preparation of sales reports, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed to support the sales team.

Minimum Qualification

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, IT Informatic, Marketing and Sales, or a related field.
• Strong interest in sales, commercial solutions, and business development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• High level of enthusiasm, motivation, and a desire to learn.

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Performance Areas (Duties & Responsibilities):

• Payroll Management and Processing: Efficiently manage and process payroll from start to finish within a shared service environment.
• Tax Directive Applications: Handle the application process for tax directives.
• Salary Payments Review and Approval: Ensure salary-related payments are accurate by reviewing and approving them against supporting documentation.
• Internal Control Procedures: Maintain and review effective internal control procedures within the payroll department.
• Payroll-Related Journal Entries: Accurately process payroll-related journal entries.
• Monthly Bank Reconciliations: Prepare and manage monthly bank reconciliations.
• Payroll Control Account Reconciliation: Reconcile monthly payroll control accounts and resolve any associated queries.
• EMP201 Submission: Handle the submission of monthly EMP201 forms.
• EMP501 Submission: Manage the bi-annual submission of EMP501 forms.
• COIDA Annual Submission: Oversee the annual submission for COIDA.
• Audit Support: Provide necessary documentation to support internal and external auditors.
• VAT Processing: Manage VAT processing from start to finish.
• Accounting Tasks: Perform a diversified list of accounting tasks as needed.
• Banking Administration: Manage banking administration and resolve related queries.
• Ad Hoc Tasks: Assist with any additional tasks as required.

Academic Qualification:

• BCom degree or Honours or equivalent qualification.

Minimum Experience:

• Payroll Processing: 5+ years of experience in payroll processing.
• VAT Processing: 5+ years of experience in VAT processing.
• Accounting Principles: 3+ years of experience applying accounting principles in practice.
• Overall Accounting Experience: At least 8+ years of direct accounting experience with broad exposure in capturing, processing, reviewing, and reporting.

Key Software Skills:

• MS Office Suite: High proficiency.
• SAP: High proficiency.
• Sage Evolution: Advantageous experience.
• Payroll Software (Sage 300): High proficiency.

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Job Responsibilities:

Technical Support:

• Provide support to end-users for hardware, software, and network issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve computer, printer, and peripheral equipment malfunctions.
• Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware and software.
• Assist in the setup and configuration of new workstations and user accounts.
• Hyper-V and virtualization of servers

Network Administration:

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Implement network security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Effective Patch Management and Vulnerability Management

System Administration:

• Maintain and update operating systems and software applications.
• Perform system backups and data recovery procedures.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Card Personalization Support:

• Provide technical support for card personalization equipment and software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to card encoding, printing, and personalization.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance.
• Knowledge of cryptography and key management, PGP, PKI infrastructure etc.

IT Project Support:

• Participate in IT projects, such as system upgrades, network expansions, and software implementations.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and testing of IT projects.
• Basic SQL knowledge and able to run basic SQL queries

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Information Technology or related field and or Relevant IT qualifications
• Networking skills, including TCP/IP, routers, and switches.
• Certifications in IT support or network administration.

Working Experience:

• 5 to 7 years working experience in IT support and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Networking skills, including TCP/IP, routers, and switches.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of card personalization systems and processes.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and shifts, as required.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work in flexible working time models.
• Working accordance with set compliance and regulatory bodies (PCI /ISO, etc).

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Processing supplier invoices (local & foreign) and expense claims
• Follow ups regarding invoices and statements with suppliers;
• Communicate with other departments on outstanding documents for processing
• Obtaining creditor statements and performing creditor reconciliations;
• Ensure all documents are properly signed and distributed.
• Ensure that all documents are saved correctly
• Verify financial and other data (e.g. tax identification numbers)
• Monitor the age analysis and follow up on old transactions
• Assist with processing payments
• Process journal entries as required
• Month end transactions processing
• Saving bank statements daily
• Provide various support functions as required
• Compile expenditure report quarterly
• Any other ad hoc duties.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric Certificate
• Degree/National Diploma in Accounting

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 Years Working Experience in the Finance Department (Accounts Payables)
• SAP experience is essential, and Sage experience is highly beneficial. Experience in both will be ideal.
• Solid understanding of the basic accounting principles, especially within accounts payable cycle and related bookkeeping thereof as well as relevant VAT knowledge is non-negotiable.
• Intermediate skills in Excel (tools and formulas)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Must be vibrant and passionate about gaining skills for the foundation of your career
• Strong communication and open personality
• Must be able to communicate fluently and write reports in English at an appropriate business level proficiency
• Act with integrity and professionalism;
• Following instructions & procedures;
• Adhering to principles and values;
• Cope with pressure;
• Good administrative skills;
• Be able to work in a team;
• Accuracy and attentiveness;
• Eager to learn new skills and challenges