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Tracy Lee Petersen

Tracy Lee Petersen

Durban

Summary

Experienced Financial and Payroll Services Professional with 18 years in optimising payroll systems and ensuring benefits compliance. Focused on data analysis to enhance operational reporting and improve financial oversight. Strategic thinker with strong project management and budgeting skills. Drives market analysis and benchmarking to inform compensation strategies. Cultivates team collaboration and shared services management to support business objectives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll & Benefits Specialist RSA & CEWA

Beiersdorf Consumer Products (Pty) Ltd
12.2025 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end payroll processing for employees across South Africa (RSA) and CEWA countries, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
  • Ensured compliance with local payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements across multiple countries.
  • Maintained payroll governance controls, supporting compliance during internal and external audits.
  • Managed payroll reconciliations, general ledger submissions, and payroll-related reporting to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Processed payroll changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and salary adjustments.
  • Liaised with payroll vendors, finance teams, HR Business Partners, and external stakeholders to address and resolve payroll and benefits inquiries.
  • Administered employee benefits, including medical aid, retirement funds, risk benefits, and wellness programmes.
  • Supported year-end payroll activities, tax submissions, and regulatory reporting.
  • Managed expatriate and cross-border payroll requirements within the CEWA region.
  • Assisted with payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements.
  • Ensured adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and payroll processing timelines.
  • Provided payroll and benefits guidance to employees and managers, ensuring a positive employee experience.
  • Assisted in developing budgets and planning for personnel costs.

Payroll & Rewards Analyst RSA

Beiersdorf Consumer Products (Pty) Ltd
01.2024 - 11.2025
  • Managed end-to-end monthly payroll processing for South African employees, ensuring accuracy and on-time payment.
  • Ensured compliance with South African payroll legislation, PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA, and employee tax regulations.
  • Conducted payroll audits and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
  • Partnered with HR, Finance, and business leaders on payroll and reward-related initiatives.
  • Supported annual remuneration reviews and salary benchmarking to assess market competitiveness and inform compensation strategies.
  • Supported budgeting, forecasting, and labour cost analysis activities.
  • Participated in HRIS and payroll system enhancements to improve processes and drive efficiency.
  • Ensured data integrity across payroll, rewards, and HR systems.
  • Supported internal and external audits by providing payroll and rewards documentation and controls evidence.

HR and Financial Consultant

Bobat Wholesalers
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Analyzed financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.
  • Delivered tailored financial planning support to meet individual client needs.
  • Supported clients in budgeting and cash flow management to achieve financial stability.
  • Managed debtor and creditor accounts to ensure timely payments and collections.
  • Maintained accurate cash book records to track daily financial transactions.
  • Payroll and financial reporting.
  • Recruited, trained and mentored junior financial and support staff to enhance alignment with client processes.
  • Studied financial documents to identify potential areas needing improvement.
  • Signed off costings to ensure they are sold at competitive prices.
  • Prepared Directors Drawings Schedule.
  • Full HR and Payroll Function from recruiting, IR, Payroll management, PAYE Etc.

National Compensation & Benefits Manager

Tsebo Cleaning Services
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Led team of comp and benefits administrators in Cape Town and Durban, ensuring effective administration and support.
  • Managing annual increases.
  • Compliance and governance within payroll.
  • Maintaining the integrity of the payroll.
  • Coordinated multiple HR project rollouts, ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives.
  • Collaborated with HR Manager on ongoing projects and reporting, contributing to project success.
  • Supported day-to-day operations, collaborating effectively with team members to maintain workflow.
  • Led distribution of COVID funds to support employee welfare during the pandemic.
  • Training on various programmes and implementations (Travelled).

Compensation & Benefits Manager

Tsebo Cleaning Services
02.2018 - 07.2021
  • Managed the performance of the Compensation and benefits administrative team.
  • Delivered targeted advice on employment regulations, compensation strategies, and internal systems to enable companies to modernise outdated approaches.
  • Compiled and analysed payroll reports to support informed decision-making.
  • Drive compliance with company policies, procedures and practices.
  • Implement interventions to mitigate risk.
  • Monitor data accuracy.
  • Assisted with administration of bonuses, cash incentives for all regional staff.
  • Create and maintain company structures and positions.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders.
  • Maintain a good relationship with outsourcing supplier who assisted the administrative team and assisted in resolving queries.

Financial Accountant

Tsebo Cleaning Services
02.2015 - 01.2018
  • Analyzed and prepared annual budgets to contain costs, minimize losses and assure compliance with internal controls.
  • Compiled budget figures by analysing past budgets, estimated income, and expenses to inform future financial planning.
  • Maintained precise cost records to support effective budgeting and financial analysis.
  • Balanced General Ledger Statements by verifying transactions.
  • Forecasted cash flow to ensure liquidity for operations.
  • Managed asset register by tracking inventory and valuations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Ensured compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
  • Managed bookkeepers to ensure accurate financial record-keeping.
  • Prepared management accounts and reports for internal analysis.

Hub Manager

Tsebo Cleaning Services
09.2012 - 01.2015
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability and minimising discrepancies.
  • Managed debtor and creditor accounts to maintain healthy cash flow.
  • Compiled profit and loss reports, providing insights into financial performance.
  • Maintained cash books to track daily financial transactions.
  • Processed EFT payments to ensure timely financial transactions.
  • Prepared accurate billings and estimates, facilitating timely customer transactions.
  • Delegated workplace responsibility to appropriate staff.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Payroll Administrator

Tsebo Cleaning Services
09.2008 - 08.2012
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 2500 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of payroll processing.
  • Uploaded time records into computer system, ensuring accurate database for payroll processing functions.
  • Managed and updated employee records on database, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Managed and updated employee benefits information.
  • Monitored employee vacation, sick, and personal leave records to ensure accurate tracking.
  • Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Tax & Payroll

UCT
01-2022

B.Com - Strategic Management

Varsity College
01-2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Financial Accounting

Varsity College
01-2006

Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Bookkeeping

Varsity College
01-2002

Matric -

Hillview Secondary School
01-1998

Skills

  • Payroll Administration
  • Benefits Compliance
  • Compensation Analysis
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Budgeting and Reporting
  • Operational Reporting
  • Business and Financial Acumen
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Market Analysis
  • Benchmarking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Collaboration
  • HR Policy Development
  • Shared Services Management

Notice Period

1 month

Interests

  • Destiny Fulfilled - A non-profit community based organizations that facilities programmes directed at development and empowerment

Timeline

Payroll & Benefits Specialist RSA & CEWA

Beiersdorf Consumer Products (Pty) Ltd
12.2025 - Current

Payroll & Rewards Analyst RSA

Beiersdorf Consumer Products (Pty) Ltd
01.2024 - 11.2025

HR and Financial Consultant

Bobat Wholesalers
05.2022 - 12.2023

National Compensation & Benefits Manager

Tsebo Cleaning Services
08.2021 - 02.2022

Compensation & Benefits Manager

Tsebo Cleaning Services
02.2018 - 07.2021

Financial Accountant

Tsebo Cleaning Services
02.2015 - 01.2018

Hub Manager

Tsebo Cleaning Services
09.2012 - 01.2015

Payroll Administrator

Tsebo Cleaning Services
09.2008 - 08.2012

Certificate of Higher Education - Tax & Payroll

UCT

B.Com - Strategic Management

Varsity College

Certificate of Higher Education - Financial Accounting

Varsity College

Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Bookkeeping

Varsity College

Matric -

Hillview Secondary School

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