Global Finance Manager - Payroll

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Job Title: Financial Global Operations - Payroll

Responsible for developing and executing the governance structure,
ensuring standardization, and identifying areas for improvement of
payroll accounting processes.

• Identify process risks/opportunities and establish recommendations for resolution
• Manage all related payroll close activities in a timely manner
• Ensure accurate recording of payroll costs to general ledger
• Review and resolve reconciliations for liability and payroll accounts
• Ensure closing entries and activities are performed on time and accurately.
• Support execution of annual financial and statutory audits for payroll processes in conjunction with external auditors and Veolia Controllership.
• Collaborate globally with key Veolia functions/stakeholders to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Work closely with Veolia Internal Controls leader to ensure adherence of payroll accounting processes to internal controls.

• Education
• Minimum of 4 years Accounting or Finance degree

Hard Skills

• 7-10 years in accounting/financial reporting
• Experience with SAP is desired
• Strategic thinker with the ability to make connections across workstreams
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and urgency

Soft Skills

• Inclusive: Passion for working with different cultures and in environments, in a collaborative and diverse organization
• Flexibility: Adapts and responds to the changing environment and to constructively creating opportunities for change through active participation.
• Accountable: Responsible for their actions, behaviors, performance and decisions. Supports Controllership to create a culture of accountability to develop better work relationships, synergy and being able to inspire others.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.