Payroll Accountant

• Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end payroll processes, including calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, and other compensation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Data Management: Maintain employee records, including personal information, tax details, banking information, and salary adjustments, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Compliance: Stay updated with South African labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements related to payroll processing to ensure compliance and avoid legal issues.
• Taxation: Calculate and deduct appropriate taxes, such as PAYE and UIF, and prepare and submit tax reports to relevant authorities.
• Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefits like medical aid and pension, ensuring accurate deductions and payments.
• Reporting: Generate payroll reports for management review, providing insights into expenses, trends, and variances, and prepare ad-hoc reports as required.
• Communication: Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll matters and effectively communicate changes and obligations.
• Audits and Reviews: Participate in audits of payroll records, conduct periodic reviews to identify discrepancies, and rectify errors.
• Systems and Technology: Utilize payroll software and systems to streamline processes, collaborate with IT or HR teams to resolve technical issues and ensure data security.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes, recommend and implement enhancements or automation.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience in payroll processing and administration.
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll legislation and tax laws.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Certification in Payroll Administration (advantageous).
• Experience with SAP Payroll and SAP HCM (preferred).
• Tolerance of stress and pressure.
• Deadline-driven with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Organizational awareness and adaptability to shifting priorities.

• Coordinating technology projects across business functions.
• Making operational and technical decisions within responsibility.
• Solving integration and project management problems.
• Identifying and implementing innovations to improve project success and efficiency.

• Leading IT Technology portfolio & project staff
• Oversight of contractors and service providers
• Collaboration with relevant departments as needed

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