Vacancies at Lactalis South Africa

Job Overview:

Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenging role as the Accountant - Payroll. You will be responsible for accounting and tax responsibilities including the overall supervision of 6 payrolls (2 x South Africa; Botswana; Eswatini; Mozambique and Zambia).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accountability for coordinating and controlling of timely and accurate processing of all input documentation according to company policies and procedures for 6 monthly payrolls on Payroll Focus, with the support of a team of 2 Payroll Administrators and 1 Payroll Clerk.
• Interpreting, communicating, coaching & monitoring of relevant policies and procedures with payroll staff to maximise efficiency.
• Business process enhancement for automation
• Communicating the service delivery strategy and operating model to the team.
• Identifying risks and implement actions to mitigate/eliminate all risks and advise your manager of any variances of note.
• Complying with all governance requirements. Managing and investigating escalations effectively.
• Need to be able to keep to strict deadlines.
• Ensure accurate and timeous accounting treatment of provisions and reconciliations of each key account with regards to employment cost
• Prepare various accounting schedules and summaries.
• Prepare materials for external or internal auditors.
• Responsible for payroll tax activities, including compliance with local government regulations and filing of local returns and tax certificates for South Africa and Africa.
• Ability to business partner with various stakeholders and add value to the business
• Act as a key point of reference between Finance and Human Resources on any Payroll related matter.
• As payroll evolves the supervisory functions will increase and the candidate must be able to adapt accordingly.

Required Skills:

• Recently qualified CA / or BCOM HONS with articles.
• 5+ Years’ Payroll experience, including African payrolls (knowledge of a payroll system essential)
• Technical skills and expertise for legislation pertaining to payroll, PAYE, Expats salary, compliance audits with regards to SARS/COIDA (including internal/external audits) - value added controls
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and with a team.
• Sound analytics skills to perform work with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft office applications, proficiency in Excel required.

Closing Date: 27th, June 2022

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Job Description    
Join Lactalis at our plant in Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth Plant Steri department and take on the role of a Production Coordinator. Successful candidates needs to have 3-5 years in a FMCG environment. Complementary to the years of experience, they must have knowledge of ISO22000/ FSSC22000 as well as strong understanding of perquisite programs (HACCP, GMP etc.). In addition, must also have the ability to manage a diverse team of people, also be computer literate, and be professionally proficient in English.

Required Skills    

• Relevant degree or equivalent;
• 3 or more years’ experience within FMCG industry (experience in production is advantageous);
• Must have people management experience and conflict resolution;
• Flexibility and willingness to work shifts, weekends and publics when necessary;
• Must good knowledge of ISO22000/FSSC22000 as well as strong understand of prerequisite programs (GMP, HACCP, etc.);
• Must have the ability to take crucial decisions;
• Computer Literate – (Microsoft suite proficient);
• Preferably have knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. BPCS); and
• High attention to detail.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Plan and organize production for all shifts in order to meet production targets on a continued basis;
• Ensure quality control throughout the production process;
• Drive troubleshooting and Problem-solving, as well as liaise with different support functions
• Coordinate weekly cares and planned downtime for preventive maintenance on the in adherence to Food Safety standards;
• Manage production bookings/ invoicing, daily cycle counts and explain stock variances;
• Manage material losses and waste;
• Assist with implementation of continuous improvement initiatives/ projects within the department;
• Manage teams or people , as well as resolve conflict;
• Maintain discipline in accordance with company code of conduct and procedures;
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained; and
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.

Closing Date: 22nd, June 2022