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KC Senior Finance Payroll Specialist DF-PP

Kuehne + Nagel ASGauteng, South Africa

3 days ago

Job description

Overview

A Career at Kuehne+Nagel Is Much More Than Logistics

As a finance specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you are responsible for managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. But your work goes beyond that—thanks to your meticulousness, both everyday and extraordinary moments become possible for people around the world. Your attention to financial detail allows your colleagues to focus on what truly matters : delivering essential medical supplies to those in need or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Working in finance at Kuehne+Nagel is much more than you can imagine.

Responsibilities

To execute payroll processing for +-1,500 headcount by capturing and reporting the country\'s payroll functions in the Middle East and Africa, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with local rules and regulations, maintenance of records and distribution of payroll reports and withheld amounts if applicable and to provide assistance to Payroll Manager in the Knowledge Centre Finance Payroll department.
Participate in KC Payroll projects, seeking for continuous improvement, process automation to improve quality and to increase efficiency via technical knowledge and experience by ensuring compliance with relevant country local laws and regulations with clear ambition to learn more will capture the essence of this job.

What we would like you to bring

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a multinational environment.

Strong knowledge of payroll systems, especially SAGE 300.

Familiarity with payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance standards across multiple countries.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of accuracy under tight deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to process improvement.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

What’s in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll be part of a global organization where your expertise truly counts. We offer a stable and forward-thinking work environment, built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. Here, your contributions shape real outcomes and your career development is genuinely valued.

Who We Are

Logistics shapes our everyday lives—from the products we use to the medical care we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work is more than logistics—it's about enabling everyday and extraordinary moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a rich history and a forward-looking vision, we create a safe and stable environment where your career truly matters. Whether we\'re delivering life-saving medicines, implementing sustainable transport solutions, or supporting local communities—what you do makes a real impact. Your career is so much more than you can imagine.

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Payroll Specialist • Gauteng, South Africa