Increasing your business productivity in Africa

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Increasing productivity generally leads to an increase in profitability. For many businesses, this means finding different ways to reduce costs or alternative ways to streamline processes. But what if you could spend less money on managing your workforce? What if you could get more time, to get more done?

If this is what you are looking for, then Africa HR Solutions is your next business partner in Africa!

How can Africa HR Solutions make your business more productive

The main objective of Africa HR Solutions is to help you manage your business the smart way. We provide services that enable your company to cut back on the administrative workload. This enables you to lay more emphasis on profit-generating activities.

Africa HR Solutions has built a team of highly qualified professionals that handles most of the highly time-consuming activities. Our framework keeps you up to date on paperwork, tax compliance, workforce management and immigration assistance. In general, our services are geared to help you avoid missed deadlines, penalty fees and fines.

9 Practical Services Africa HR Solutions Provides

  • Professional Employer Organisation (PEO solutions) – We help you employ your staff on the African continent, without the need for you to have a registered physical entity in the country of assignment.
  • Payroll Processing – Africa HR Solutions can handle the payroll processing, direct deposit, expense management and changes to employee status. Payroll are always processed in a timely manner and reported accordingly.
  • Tax Compliance – Different countries in Africa normally have different tax requirements and regulations in place. Regardless of where your business is on the African continent, Africa HR Solutions handles your tax procedures and payments.
  • Immigration Assistance – Requirements for issuing a visa or work permit may vary depending on the country. We have in country experts to assist on-board workers in the country of assignment, which greatly reduce risks of denial.
  • Offshore Payment Facilities – Africa HR Solutions facilitates offshore invoicing and payments to you expatriate employees. Our facilities are extremely effective to achieve strategic operational gains and reduce costs.
  • Medical Insurance Cover – We ensure that the best medical insurance packages are offered to your workers. Repatriation services are also available. All these are made possible through strategic partnerships with multinational insurance companies.
  • Employment Outsourcing – Africa HR Solutions enable you to hire employees in countries where you do not have a registered entity or where you are not allowed to hire for any reason. We act as the Employer of Record.
  • Benefits Administration – We provide comprehensive benefit plans according for your employees according to the laws of your country of assignment.
  • Salary Surveys – Africa HR Solutions has partnered with Birches Group to provide salary surveys across Africa. This enables you to offer competitive packages to attract and retain talent on the African continent.
  • Donor Fund Administration (for NGOs) – Through our extensive tried and tested network in more than 50 African countries we can provide peace of mind that the Donor funds are being utilized in the predetermined manner.

How to get started in Africa?

Africa HR Solutions is a major player on the African Continent. We help businesses from around the world enter and prosper in Africa. We also offer services to businesses already operating in Africa.

We can provide you with a tailormade, obligation-free quote for your project in Africa.

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GRANT GERAGHTY - Africa HR Team

GRANT GERAGHTY

HEAD OF CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

Grant Geraghty is the longest-serving member of the Africa HR team. This resident subject matter expert and client champion is responsible for gaining a deep understanding of our clients’ unique HR needs in Africa and providing tailored solutions that align with their business objectives. Grant collabourates closely with our clients to ensure that their requirements are properly implemented, providing ongoing support and guidance throughout the process.

Grant brings a wealth of experience to his role, having served as Africa HR’s longest-serving employee. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with a major in Economics and Business Finance, from the University of Natal in South Africa. Additionally, he has completed a certification program in Payroll and Tax Administration from the University of Cape Town, further enhancing his expertise in HR operations and compliance.

His commitment to delivering exceptional service and his extensive knowledge of HR in Africa make him an invaluable member of the Africa HR team.

KEVINA TAKOORDYAL Africa HR Team

KEVINA TAKOORDYAL

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Kevina Takoordyal has a BA Hons Business Management from the University of Glamorgan, UK, with MBA in leadership and Innovation, MBA General, PMP Certified, and Agile Scrum Master. She currently works as the Head of Operations at Africa HR Solutions Ltd with more than 20 years of proven leadership capabilities in Operations, Business Development, People Management, Process Optimization, and Project Management in the Financial Services, BPO, Banking Industry, and Heath Care Industry. In Senior leadership roles with an international footprint across Europe working and extensive Pan- African experience from a compliance, finance, and operations angle, Kevina comes across with a panoply of cross-functional skills. Kevina also serves on a few Boards, Non-Independent Executive at MioD and for NGOs on a voluntary basis, a coach and mentor to aspiring female leaders across Africa and Mauritius.

Kevina is a firm believer in Servant Leadership with a strong focus and commitment to uplifting others, with the ability to deliver through a highly engaged – diverse team, and works towards consistently synergistic value creation. While being a focused and adaptive thinker and Kevina is actively participating in panel discussions on Innovation, CX, Digital transformation.

Kevina serves as Project Assessor for the National Youth upskilling program. She has been recognized as Global Talent in a few companies, Ceridian, and International SOS Ltd whereby she has been awarded a few scholarships and had the opportunity to be mentored by Senior Vice President in the US. Award Winner in various fields and at a national level and recognized including Super Achiever Leader Award in Africa in 2016, Awarded Africa Women Leader 2018.

VILOSHNA PACKIRY POULLE​

VILOSHNA PACKIRY POULLE

Head of Finance & Business Support

Viloshna is an experienced finance professional with 18 years of expertise in strategic financial planning, financial analysis, cash flow management, systems and controls implementation, financial reporting, and continuous process improvements. She currently serves as Head of Finance & Business Support, where she has successfully automated and leveraged the financial reporting system capabilities to ensure efficient company operations.

Viloshna’s background includes senior roles in a multinational pharmaceutical company and a large listed Mauritian conglomerate. Her meticulous attention to detail and strategic thinking have streamlined financial processes, making her a valuable addition to any finance team. Viloshna is a qualified finance professional with an FCCA qualification and an MBA, bringing valuable expertise to any Organisation.

In her current role, Viloshna leads the company’s Treasury and Payments function, including the fulfillment of the company’s cross-border payments into Africa. With her strong educational background and extensive experience, Viloshna consistently demonstrates her ability to optimize financial operations, minimize risks, and improve profitability. Her expertise in financial reporting and process improvements make her a valuable asset to any Organisation.

MARK DU PREEZ​

MARK DU PREEZ

Head of Legal & Compliance

A qualified lawyer who joined Africa HR Solutions in July 2020, Mark Du Preez has experience working in private practice for a reputable law firm in South Africa. He also played commercially focused roles at a leading private bank, wealth management company, and outsourcing firm in South Africa and Mauritius.

Mark has played a pivotal role in Africa HR Solution’s risk mitigation strategy, which positively impacted P&L performance over the years.

He currently leads the Partnerships function of the company including relationships and oversight with in-country partners (ICPs) across Africa.

Alex Daruty - Africa HR Team

ALEX DARUTY

Head of Commercial

Alex has more than 15 years of experience in the global, strategic development of both enterprise and consumer brands in categories including technology, transport, enterprise software, entertainment, and travel.

With experience in roles on both agency and corporate side, he has worked across international brands and has led the development and execution of multi-discipline campaigns across EMEA, NORAM and Asia Pacific.

His focus is on driving meaningful business impact through brand differentiation and building high-functioning, digitally oriented, and analytically driven capabilities. He is motivated by working with, and developing dynamic people, teams, and Organisations.

He leads, manages, develops and mentors the Key Account Management department, including line management responsibility for the team of Key Account Managers and Key Account Administrator who represent the Company as the primary communication link between all relevant stakeholders, including clients, third party in-country partners and internal functions.

Originally from Mauritius, he holds bachelor’s degrees in International Business, Finance and Management from the University of Nevada, Reno.