Local Business Services Manager at JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

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Position: Local Business Services Manager

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 years ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

We’re JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. In fact, we’ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in 130 countries.

But our business isn’t just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they’re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business. 

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It’s why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, six years running. 

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea. 

Learn more: jti.com

Position Purpose

The ideal candidate is responsible for the preparation of company activities related to annual, monthly and quarterly planning of labor costs by the business unit; liaise and timely report all compensation and benefits information to different business units and ensure correct booking of costs. Support Payroll and Admin Managers in tasks related to local (NAV) and Global systems (SAP).

What will you do?

The position holder is generally expected to perform the following core activities but not limited to: 

• Manage data collection and consolidation related to labor costs needed for the Annual and Strategic Planning process for different business units.
• Consolidate, verify and provide monthly and quarterly information about actual HC and labor cost requested by the respective business units.
• Address immediately all issues of data inconsistency and initiate the possible improvements.
• Support Administration Manager and Payroll Manager in tasks related to local payroll system Navision and global SAP system.
• Provide compensation and benefit support – explore market practice, benchmark with other companies within the sector, follow up on economic indicators, administrate the data collection for Mercer pay study submissions, coordinate the preparation of Annual Salary review budgets.
• Act as a single point of contact for all HQ requests related to the transition to Global Business Services
• Support various tasks and projects as they arise related but not limited to labor costing, HC planning, etc.

Who are we looking for?

• A University degree in Economics, Management, Finance,  or other related fields would be preferred. 
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role in HR/Finance
• Advanced knowledge of English & Amharic both verbal and written,
• Advanced MS Excel is a must.

With the demonstrated characteristic of:

• Profound knowledge of core HR practices related to Compensation & Benefits and Organizational Development.
• Good presentation skills;
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills;
• Advanced data analysis capability.
• Adaptability and flexibility - work across different cultures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Collaborative, excellent ability to build and nurture external and internal relationships
• Resourcefulness, follow up and persistence
• Multitasking, result-oriented person
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines