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RE-ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE NOTE CLOSING DATE: 23 AUGUST 2023 DIVISION:FINANCE DEPARTMENT:ERP COE JOB TITLE:ERP SPECIALIST: PAYROLL POSITION ID:60022775 REPORTING LINE:HEAD ERP COE SCALE CODE:900 (2 Years Fixed Term Contract) CLOSING DATE: 23 AUGUST 2023 MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION Effective and efficient facilitation of development and maintenance of the SAP Payroll and Time modules in support of business needs. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES * Assist with the implementation and roll-out of new releases of SAP and new SAP functionality in accordance with ERP Management best practice * Proactive identification of risk and problems and in time escalation to key stakeholders * Maintain accurate and updated documentation of all change requirements, configurations, test plans and project acceptance * Accurate business process flow reviews to ensure full alignment with BRS * Accurate evaluation of system functional specifications for business requirements * Accurate data review to decide on actions/ strategy to clean and migrate data e.g. comparison of data architecture, data mapping * Full adherence to ERP Centre of Excellence SOPs * Optimal configuration of system in line with business requirements * Regular review of payroll and leave system configurations * Ensure accuracy of leave provision and time evaluation runs * Accurate translation of new functionality to training manuals and providing input to work procedures to accurately guide end users to utilise system * Facilitation of SAP training as required by end users * Effective and efficient utilisation of team members to ensure delivery in line with expected quality and timeframes * Ongoing monitoring of ITSM calls and TPRs to proactively ensure optimal support to end users * Ongoing monitoring of SAP business processes to ensure alignment with end user needs and best practice * Continuous improvement and optimization of SAP processes and SAP modular functionality * Accurate analysis of customer request to identify problem and possible appropriate actions * Continual monitoring of system performance from modular perspective and usage with regards to specific SAP modules * Functional operation support/ advice to end users * In time/ proactive remediation of system, information, output deviations * Constantly and consistently exceed the customer's expectations * Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with ERP COE service standards and SLAs QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE * National Diploma or BCom degree in Finance/Accounting/Human Resources or relevant qualification (NQF 6/7) * SAP HCM Payroll certification * 5 to 7 years SAP ERP Payroll support experience * Experience in integration of SAP FI, HR, Payroll & Time Management * Knowledge and experience in SAP payroll Rules and Schemas * SAP Time Management certification (advantage) * SAP HCM certification (advantage) * Query Manager Skills (advantage) * Detailed knowledge and understanding of different SAP modules * Knowledge and understanding of Configurations Management Best Practice * Advanced knowledge and understanding of payroll core business processes and applicable South African legislation * Knowledge, understanding & application of information technology best practice * Workable knowledge & application of Business Process Mapping * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work under pressure
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES * Assist with the implementation and roll-out of new releases of SAP and new SAP functionality in accordance with ERP Management best practice * Proactive identification of risk and problems and in time escalation to key stakeholders * Maintain accurate and updated documentation of all change requirements, configurations, test plans and project acceptance * Accurate business process flow reviews to ensure full alignment with BRS * Accurate evaluation of system functional specifications for business requirements * Accurate data review to decide on actions/ strategy to clean and migrate data e.g. comparison of data architecture, data mapping * Full adherence to ERP Centre of Excellence SOPs * Optimal configuration of system in line with business requirements * Regular review of payroll and leave system configurations * Ensure accuracy of leave provision and time evaluation runs * Accurate translation of new functionality to training manuals and providing input to work procedures to accurately guide end users to utilise system * Facilitation of SAP training as required by end users * Effective and efficient utilisation of team members to ensure delivery in line with expected quality and timeframes * Ongoing monitoring of ITSM calls and TPRs to proactively ensure optimal support to end users * Ongoing monitoring of SAP business processes to ensure alignment with end user needs and best practice * Continuous improvement and optimization of SAP processes and SAP modular functionality * Accurate analysis of customer request to identify problem and possible appropriate actions * Continual monitoring of system performance from modular perspective and usage with regards to specific SAP modules * Functional operation support/ advice to end users * In time/ proactive remediation of system, information, output deviations * Constantly and consistently exceed the customer's expectations * Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with ERP COE service standards and SLAs

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