Job Postings at CDW

Responsibilities

A project based role in a dynamic team where the successful candidate will be work on one to three projects simultaneously and will typically do the following:

• Create efficiencies or solve problems by designing and implementing an end-to-end process including building/rebuilding associated reports and spreadsheets and improving the underlying data.
• Investigate reporting inconsistencies or other problems causing problems, identifying and proactively engaging with people to create an end-to-end solution that can be handed back to BAU.
• Produce supporting documentation as part of ensuring that spreadsheets and processes are successfully incorporated within normal BAU.
• Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues to ensure project work is adopted.
• Data extraction, cleansing and analysis.
• Flexibly engage as directed with areas of the business to re-use ideas and processes across the business in line with the Data Strategy.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills
• Highly competent general IT skills including picking up unfamiliar systems and ways of working.
• Advanced Excel
• Data extraction, cleansing and analysis.
• PowerBI or database experience preferable
• Experience of large data sets
• Experience of finance function in large organisations
• Accounting qualification preferable
• Proven track record in problem analysis with the ability to creatively and proactively problem solve.
• Track record of identifying process improvements and making appropriate recommendations

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the business across all HR specialisms, working closely with UK or US based Centres of Excellence (e.g. Total Reward, Learning & Development), Health & Safety and local Recruitment
• Serve as a coach and advisor to the SSC Management team and managers at all levels with respect to interpretation of company policy (Road to Success) and procedures and business practices.
• Drive and support Employment Equity plans, initiatives and reporting as well as COIDA and SDA reporting and submissions.
• Builds processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Country laws
• Manage the development, implementation, and communication of country-specific HR policies and procedures where necessary.
• Undertakes analysis of employee relations issues to make decisions, mitigate the issues and recommend improvements
• Responsible for site Health & Safety matters and compliance with local regulations in conjunction with Health & Safety Manager in UK
• Works closely with the Employment Equity Committee and drives delivery of the Employment Equity Plan
• Uphold policies that increase retention rates and foster coworkers’ morale and engagement
• Manage and facilitate CCMA cases, ensuring compliance with labour laws and company policies.
• Identify stakeholders needed to accomplish business unit initiatives and work collaboratively with other CDW departments
• Travel as needed
• Any other duties your manager may reasonably request

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 10 years business facing human resources experience in various disciplines, but generalist experience preferred in a population of 500+ coworkers gained in South Africa
• Previous experience working in an SSC supporting offshore clients

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PAYROLL, HR AND FINANCE SYSTEMS

• Accurately input and maintain information held on the In House Payroll, HR and Finance systems.
• Provide accurate and timely management information and reports.
• Data Integrity checks and cleansing as required.

PAYROLL

• Efficient and timely collection and preparation of all payroll information each month.
• Accurate and timely input of variable payroll data, manually and via uploads.
• Liaise with the Coworker Services team to ensure all new starters, leaver details and static payroll changes are processed and actioned in the correct payroll month.
• Shared responsibility of the Payroll Inbox
• Liaise with Managed payroll providers for processing of 5 small monthly overseas payrolls (Dubai, Ireland, Singapore, Australia and South Africa).
• Provide a professional first point of contact for coworkers and their line managers to resolve payroll queries.
• Provide the Payroll and Benefits Manager with support as required.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation and company obligations.

Knowledge & Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll processing and good understanding of statutory requirements, deductions and payments
• Excellent IT skills in all Microsoft Office Systems
• Excellent communication skills

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What we need:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable acting as a Senior or Team leader. 
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, particularly as they relate to accounts payable
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly accounts payable modules
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication skills, focused on growth and development of staff 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior accounts payable staff

What you need to succeed:

• As an Accounts Payable Team leader you will need to have a strong attention to detail to ensure team accuracy in processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and recording transactions, while helping to manage and support a team. 
• Leadership skills: As a senior member of the accounts payable team, a Team Leader you will be required to help manage a fast growing team
• Organized: This role involves managing a high volume of invoices and payments, so being organised is crucial to keeping track of deadlines and prioritising tasks.
• Analytical: A Senior Accounts Payable Associate should have strong analytical skills to identify and resolve discrepancies, investigate billing disputes, and reconcile accounts.
• Problem-solver: This role requires the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to address them effectively.
• Team player: An Accounts Payable Team Lead should be able to work collaboratively with other members of the accounting team, as well as working with Senior Managers in the UK. 
• Strong communication skills: This role involves communicating with vendors, internal departments, and other stakeholders, so effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Customer-focused: An Accounts Payable Team Lead should be focused on  providing excellent service to vendors and internal customers, addressing their needs and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Adaptable: This role may involve working with different systems and processes, in a fast growing team, so being able to adapt to changes and learn quickly is important.
• Ethical: An Accounts Payable Team Lead should uphold high ethical standards and comply with accounting policies and procedures, including ensuring accurate record-keeping and protecting confidential information.