Minimum Requirements
Matric certificate/ equivalent
Payroll related qualification or equivalent
Tax Reconciliation Certificate
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Microsoft Office (Advance Ms. Excel and MS Teams)
Accuracy and attention to detail
Understanding of accounting and payroll
Upholding professional ethics and confidentiality
Knowledge of Managing Methods of Calculation on the Payroll System
5 to 10 years Payroll experience
Implementation of payroll rules
Experience in reconciliations and statutory payments
Experience in Medical Aid, Pension and Provident fund administration
Working knowledge of applicable legislation inclusive of BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA & SDLA
PaySpace knowledge or similar outsourced payroll service provider
Effective control procedures & measures
Income Tax Act – Employee specific aspects
Experience in translating conditions of employment into effective policies & procedures
Rand Mutual Assurance experience
Knowledge of Benchmarking is advantageous
Experience in African Countries (Expats) payroll regulations
Past experience of systems and process improvements and continuous improvements of systems
Self-starter looking to drive change
Ability to lead a team and work well across other functions within the business
Excellent interpersonal skills
Effective communication skills both verbal and written
Strong Decision-making skills
Ability to work independently
Problem Solving
Good administrative skills
Roles & Responsibilities
Review and verify relevant data for the pay run
Oversee Payroll Team (Coaching and upskilling)
Confirm cost code accuracy & distribute
Reconcile & prepare statutory payments
Departmental budget reconciliation and management
Compilation and reconciling headcount reports and schedules
Reconcile general ledger clearing accounts
Do a reasonable test on value of pay run
Prepare payments for HOD’s and ultimately Financial Directors authorisation
Complying with the Auditing requirements
Collaboration with key stakeholders
Attending to Costing and Forecasting requirements
Identify discrepancies and anomalies and address with relevant managers ahead of finalizing payroll
Employee Self Service management
