About the Global People Team
Leaders and individual contributors alike look to our Global People teams to influence strategy, optimize working models and enable the business to achieve results while preserving the fabric that sets us apart and keeps our 1.3M+ associates coming to work every day. By providing the necessary tools and insights, our People professionals operate as partners at every phase of workforce planning, talent management, organizational design and change management. From building communities to preparing Walmart for the future, to be a member of this team is to operate as a vital component to our sustainable success. Together, we think beyond the status-quo and inspire others to evoke positive change. When you join us in Global People, you immerse yourself in our culture, becoming a trailblazer and a true agent of influence.
About the Team/Position
The Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing - Benefits Accounting and Audit will report to the Sr. Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing reporting under Total Rewards. This team is responsible for administration and compliance of the employee welfare plan. The team administers benefits for 1.4 million associates and continuously strives for consumer-grade experience for associates while maintaining compliance and driving Every Day Low Cost.
This role will oversee and manage the accounting, reporting, and auditing processes related to employee benefits. This role demands expertise in benefits accounting, proficiency in audit practices, and the ability to work cross-functionally with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with a keen eye for detail and the ability to handle complex, undefined parameters.
This role offers flexible working hours and flexible time off.
What you’ll bring…
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Certification:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) is a plus.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or auditing, with at least 3 years in benefits-related roles.
- Demonstrated experience with SAP, payroll, and month-end close processes.
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., SAP, S/4 HANA), Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Proven ability to work effectively across different departments and with various stakeholders.
- Comfortable talking to a wide variety of business partners and articulating complex points simply.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and auditing.
- Demonstrated ability to work with undefined parameters and proactively seek solutions.
- Relentless questioning and curiosity to drive continuous improvement.
What you’ll do…
Why You’ll Be Successful in This Role:
- Experience with SAP, payroll, and month-end close processes will enhance your effectiveness.
- Ability to work efficiently with various business partners and departments.
- Comfort in engaging with diverse stakeholders and simplifying complex information.
- Self-starter with a strong ability to handle undefined parameters and drive process improvements.
- Keen eye for detail and capability to articulate complex points clearly.
Key Impact Areas:
- Lead audits for employee benefit plans and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Streamline and automate existing processes, including championing the S/4 HANA transition.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with business partners and third-party providers.
- Develop and manage audit processes, drive efficiencies, and respond to critical business situations.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and ethical standards, supporting the overall mission and values.
- Building and maintaining relationships with business and finance partners
- Monitoring relationships with third party providers to ensure compliance and regulatory filings are complete and accurate
- Identifying opportunities to streamline and/or automate existing processes
- Develops and plans corporate, divisional, and functional audits by assigning and managing audit steps; documenting audit processes by utilizing narratives and flowcharts; and preparing and analyzing work plans and budgets.
- Performs audits involving high-risk allegations of irregularity, fraud, corruption, and/or other violations by developing and executing testing procedures; identifying and documenting control deficiencies or weaknesses; partnering with key stakeholders, including legal, ethics, global investigations, and compliance, to investigate irregularities and allegations that have been made; reviewing data for patterns and anomalies and conducting electronic review of information; developing questions for, conducting, and summarizing interviews with identified parties; and providing updates to key stakeholders on the progress of projects.
- Drives efficiencies in the audit process by recognizing automation and integration opportunities; creating common auditing methodologies; responding to critical business situations; and participating in cross-functional teams.
- Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.
- Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Benefits & Perks
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, education assistance with college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Health
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
