My Pay Advisor, West Africa

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Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos, NGA
Hybrid
Mid level
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We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
Manage end-to-end payroll operations for West Africa, ensuring accurate payroll cycles, statutory and third-party payments, compliance and internal controls. Drive process standardization, data validation, stakeholder coordination, and continuous improvement across shared-service payroll entities.
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
You are a specialist in a process, workstream or area in Mondelēz International Digital Services, working to support impeccable service operations.
How you will contribute
You will use your in-depth process and service knowledge in your area of expertise to ensure that service level agreements and obligations are met. As a co-owner of the development of standard operating procedures, you will drive standardization and simplification of processes. In addition, you will provide input for training materials, ensure that standard operating procedures and data protection activities comply with Mondelēz International policies and the law, analyze and report on exceptions and offer recommendations for process improvements, and lead the sustainable continuous improvement process for the team.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
  • Your specific process area
  • Working in a shared service organization
  • Being a good team player and influencing others
  • Process design and mapping, and business requirement gathering experience
  • Communicating effectively, applying interpersonal skills and taking initiative

More about this rolePayroll Operations Management: Drive the full spectrum of payroll operations, partnering closely with the Sub-Saharan Africa People Team to deliver seamless, error-free payroll cycles.• Statutory & Third-Party Payments: Ensure all statutory obligations and third-party payments are processed accurately and within prescribed timelines, mitigating any risk of penalties or non-compliance.• Compliance & Controls: Establish and maintain robust internal controls and compliance frameworks, proactively identifying gaps and implementing corrective measures to uphold the highest standards of governance.• Validation & Accuracy: Oversee rigorous payroll data validation processes to ensure completeness, consistency, and correctness of all payroll inputs and outputs.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the central point of coordination between cross-functional teams, external vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment on payroll deliverables and compliance requirements.
What you need to know about this position:
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:• Expertise in end-to-end payroll, including validation, compliance, and control.• Familiarity with payroll operations, tax regulations, and labor laws in Sub-Saharan Africa markets.• Working in a shared service organization• Team player with strong stakeholder management.• Proven ability to handle multiple payroll entities with diverse requirements.• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.• Process design and mapping, and business requirement gathering experience• Communicating effectively, applying interpersonal skills and taking initiative
What extra ingredients you will bring:• Payroll management• Process management• SOX/Compliance management• Tax regulations/labour laws understanding
Education / Certifications:• University Bachelor's degree• 2-5 years of experience managing payroll, accounts
Job specific requirements:• Proficiency in Microsoft excel• Knowledge of local statutory, tax & labour laws of Sub-Saharan Africa
Travel requirements:
- Limited
Work schedule:
- 40 hours per week
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International's Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit's Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Regular
Service Operations (Delivery)
Global Business Services

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2-5 years experience managing payroll and accounts
  • Expertise in end-to-end payroll including validation, compliance, and control
  • Knowledge of payroll operations, tax regulations, and labor laws in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience working in a shared service organization
  • Process design and mapping, and business requirement gathering experience
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple payroll entities with diverse requirements
  • SOX / Compliance management
  • Process management

Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program is characterized by strong company matching, with some eligible groups also receiving a base company contribution. Feedback suggests negotiated updates at represented sites have further enhanced retirement features.
  • Healthcare Strength Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, life and disability insurance, and tax‑advantaged accounts, supported by wellness and EAP offerings. Onsite or company‑sponsored wellbeing initiatives provide additional day‑to‑day support.
  • Parental & Family Support A published global parental‑leave standard and resources such as lactation/wellness rooms signal structured support for caregivers. Bonding leave for all caregivers and other family‑care supports are highlighted in published materials.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture

Why Work With Us

We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.

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