Financial Executive

How would you like to team up with colleagues from the Americas, Europe, and Asia? We call ourselves Guardians, and there are over 1800 of us across the world. We understand that each one of our Guardians is unique, each with their own style of working. Our ‘Work in Any Way’ model means you’ll have the freedom to choose where and how you work best.

The role in a nutshell:
Safeguard Payroll company specializing in Global Payroll Outsourcing with many blue-chip clients. Customers outsource payroll to safeguard to facilitate the management of multiple suppliers across the globe through one point of contact.

We are on the hunt for qualified Financial Executive to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for all Treasury functions, including Cash management, Reconciliation, Payment’s processing, financial reporting, with time management abilities as stated below:
How you will make a difference:

- Managing the payment process on behalf of clients using our Payment Services to employees and 3rd Parties
- Updating monthly payment run lists with scheduled deadlines to ensure all due payments are executed in a timely manner
- Check for any quarterly, bi-annual, or annual payments due are included in the month due for payment
- Work closely with Global Operation teams to ensure all beneficiary updates are completed, any due payment files are received to CPT in line with the payroll schedule and confirmation to Global Operations when payment instructions have been sent to clients.
- Liaise with clients advising of settlement dates of funds due, chase for any funding not settled by advised settlement date and confirming to clients when funds have been received.
- Managing any bank file uploads applicable to clients banking portals are done as per the agreed payroll scheduled dates.
- Respond to any queries raised by clients.
- Assist with assessing any PPS for new clients on-boarding our Payment Services.
- Assist with ensuring all appropriate supporting payment documentation is SSAE16 compliant.
- Prioritizing any urgent tasks needing completing.

What will give you an advantage:

- Bachelor’s Degree
- M.Com / MBA in Finance an additional benefit
- 1-2 years of full-time working experience
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Self-directed individual with initiative
- Analytical
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail
- Professional accountancy qualification a benefit but not essential
- Highly numerate and literate and high level of communication skills
- Microsoft Excel to a high level and Word are essential
- Highly organized
- Can operate in a structured and organized way

Desirable Skills required:

- Experience gained in the workplace
- Accounting software
- Understanding of payroll operations
- You will have either a payroll/financial background

Who we are and what we do:
Safeguard Global is an international company with multiple offices across the globe. We enable over a thousand organizations to hire, onboard, manage and pay employees in over 165 countries. It's all about the people. We hire the best talent from across the globe, allowing you to learn about new cultures and interact with many different people worldwide.

Global Benefits
- Autonomy & Flexibility (Work in Any Way): Be supported with as much flexibility as possible.
- Bonding Leave: Enjoy paid leave to bond with your new family member.
- 2 Charitable Days: Contribute to causes you believe in.
- Reward & Recognition Program: Be rewarded for your success and championing our values.
- Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.

Why become a Guardian:

- International Environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.
- Our Culture: We emphasize the human factor in everything we do. We’re proud of our nurturing culture. A culture where your ideas will always find their way to our leaders, and your contribution recognized.
- Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.

Next Steps:
At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.