German Payroll SME (Fluent German)

Job description

Objective of the job:

The main mission of the Payroll domain is to deliver Payroll services to external clients. The team in general is responsible for the administration of various inputs received (from HR, employees, management, authorities, client), to run the payroll to generate payments to employees and third parties in an accurate, timely and well controlled manner, complying with the country specific regulations and proceed the accounting transfer from the HR module to the general ledger.

Key Responsibilities

The Payroll SME provides an essential function to ensure the timely and accurate processing and reconciliation of payroll balances through to ensuring the payment of third party payments to external vendors and regulatory bodies.

·  Ensures the timely & accurate processing of the monthly payroll accounting closing activities in accordance with the agreed service standards
·  Ensures the timely & accurate preparation of the monthly Reconciliation of all Employee Services Owned Accounts
·  Prepares account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
·  Documents financial transactions by entering account information
·  Ensures that all the accounting records of payments and deductions are correct and in line with company policy and country legislation defined in the job aids / DTPs
·  Enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
·  Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
·  Guides accounting administrators by coordinating activities, answering questions and training of payroll administrators
·  Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
·  Secures financial information by completing data base backups
·  Maintains financial security by following internal & Client controls
·  Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
·  Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations
·  Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
·  Continually strive to deliver excellence in Customer Service
·  Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
·  Accomplishes the result by performing the duty
·  Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
·  Owning specific work processes, being the payroll accounting expert in these, identifying ideas and investigating those raised by other team members to ensure maximum efficiency, and perform re-engineering if necessary
·  Participate in a wide variety of projects that impact payroll
·  Handle escalations, investigate and eliminate root causes
·  Handle reporting requests to support decision making
·  They coach junior members of the team if necessary. Communication/Negotiation
·  Possesses fluency in language of country/countries supported
·  Shares work updates with the team and the management with a view to improving processes
·  Draws upon professional concepts to collaborate with others to carry out assigned duties
·  Focuses on achieving excellence in customer satisfaction through both verbal and written communication
·  Drives good team work through clear and proactive communication and cooperation Problem Solving
·  Identifies, understands and recognizes job-related problems
·  Evaluates causes using existing techniques or tools
·  Prepares and recommends improvements to processes and procedures
·  Challenges the validity of procedures and processes with the intent to enhance and improve
·  Proposes and implements efficiency improvements Contribution
·  Works under minimum level of supervision
·  Ensures that all communications with clients are concluded to a high standard
·  Highlights any customer satisfaction or Business Controls issues as required
·  Is responsible for managing queries in a professional and detailed manner
·  Actively supports good team work through clear communication and co-operation Impact on Business/Scope
·  Is accountable for own, team and interrelated department results
·  Is accountable for accurate delivery / customer satisfaction
·  Delivers according to the processes and delivery schedules.

Auto req ID

289109BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Human Resources Professional
State / Province

BUDAPEST
Primary job category

Human Resources
Company

(0812) IBM Hungary International Shared Services Center LTD.
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

None
City / Township / Village

BUDAPEST
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IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Required skills:
·  Fluency in German
·  Intermediate English language skills
·  Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
·  Expertise in Microsoft Excel
·  Good time management skills and an ability to meet strict deadlines
·  Organized, logical and methodical approach
·  Accuracy and attention to details
·  Ability to maintain high level of technical mastery of the payroll system in place
·  Strong communication skills (both via e-mail and phone)
·  Excellent Customer Service skills
·  Ability to work under own initiative
·  Ability to cooperate efficiently with team members
·  Confidentiality: Payroll Department handles confidential and highly sensitive information
·  Drive and deliver small projects
·  Keeps people informed and up to date about the work progress and shares all relevant information timely and precisely
·  Focuses on individual/team/department and operational objectives and develops professional effectiveness
·  Prioritizes work effectively
·  SAP experience
Country/Region

Hungary
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

none
Secondary Job Category

Other Human Resources
Eligibility Requirements

none
Position Type

Early Professional
Early Professional Track

No Track
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
New Collar Role

No
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