Job Vacancies at Wunderman Thompson

Who we are looking for:

Account Management;

• A passionate and driven personality that will drive client account efficiency and collaborate with teams from across the business.
• You will work with teams and individuals who focus on cost efficiency, margin efficiency, timeous delivery; and assist with overseeing and coordinating the activities of teams across all areas of the account.
• Underpinning all of this is the need to build strong and enduring client–agency working relationships.

Creative;

• We’re looking for an experienced copywriter to join a creative team that is passionate about the work they produce and the brands we work on, and full of their own brand of creative genius.
• The copywriter’s key role is to conceptualise high-quality creative and present written copy, whilst staying true to the brand strategy. It is imperative that this is achieved on time, on brief, and in budget.

Community Management;

• You have a finger on the pulse. You’re savvy with a passion for understanding and engaging with social media platforms and leveraging community engagement for brands.

Financial Management;

• In a financial management role, you will be involved in supporting the team that performs the day-to-day and monthly processing of financial transactions to ensure that finances are maintained in an effective, up-to-date, and accurate manner. 

Strategy;

• Leverage digital, social, and brand strategies effectively to achieve marketing objectives.
• Clearly and persuasively communicate strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders with varying levels of understanding.
• Contribute to leading integrated, multi-platform marketing campaigns.
• Understand key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop methodologies for measuring success in brand, digital, and social strategies.
• Create brand positioning strategies across diverse categories and industries.
• Establish brand architecture to enhance brand equity and recognition.
• Develop multi-channel digital strategies that leverage various platforms and channels.
• Possess a deep understanding of individual digital channels such as SEO, SEM, and SMM, and demonstrate how they interconnect to achieve overarching goals.

Who You Are:

A driven personality with;

• Strong English language communication skills
• Strong relationship skills
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail
• Multi-tasking capabilities
• An ability to remain calm and manage stressful situations
• An aptitude for thinking “on your feet”
• High levels of comfort with changing direction to adapt to a changing situation or requirements
• An interest in marketing, marketing technology and related disciplines

What you’ll need;

• A Grade 12 (matric) certificate (NQF 4) as a minimum
• Demonstrate English communication skills (speak, read and write)
• Computer literacy - a knowledge of Microsoft products (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel) is advantageous.

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Responsibilities:

• Providing guidance and support to finance department to ensure payroll functions are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Accurately post payroll information into the financial reporting system monthly
• Coordinate and supervise the full payroll cycle, including data input, processing payroll, calculating, and recording deductions.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to maintain accurate employee data, ensuring all changes related to pay, benefits, tax withholdings, and deductions are updated in a timely manner.
• Monitor and comply with all local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements, including filing appropriate tax forms, and making timely tax payments.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll laws and regulations, assessing their impact on the company's payroll practices and implementing necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and documentation for auditing and legal purposes.
• Handle inquiries and resolve issues related to payroll from employees, management, and external stakeholders, providing excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with the IT department to optimize payroll software and systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in payroll processing.
• Conduct regular payroll audits to identify and rectify discrepancies or errors, ensuring high data integrity and accuracy.
• Develop and implement internal controls related to payroll, in order to maintain confidentiality and prevent fraud or unauthorized access to sensitive payroll information.
• Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and support internal and external audits related as such.
• Review and abide by WPP policies and procedures.
• Oversee and on-going maintenance of ESS and leave management and data integrity of sage 300.
• Efficient and accurate payroll Implementations of company mergers on the payroll system
• Run the dummy runs for HR and CFO Approval

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3 years) in payroll management or a similar role, preferably in a medium to large-sized organization.
• Thorough knowledge of local payroll laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in using payroll software/systems SAGE/SAGE 300 and Microsoft Office Suite Excel. 
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle and interpret large sets of data accurately.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and general ledger reconciliation.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor and develop a payroll officer.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll information