We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Payroll Officer to oversee and manage the payroll processes. If you have extensive payroll experience and a passion for accuracy and compliance, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Finance Degree would be a big advantage.
• Introduces and maintains systems and procedures aimed at ensuring efficiency.
• Responsibilities include all aspects of pay administration including preparation, documentation and disbursement of all payroll payments, payroll taxes.
• Responsibilities may include administration of employee benefit programs.
• Extensive SAP knowledge will be beneficial (NOT Hana).
• Strong Financial background.
• Extensive Payroll Tax knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management:

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll disbursements and payments to creditors.
• Manage the payroll function of a minimum of 400 staff members.
• Collaborate with HR to implement and align sophisticated payroll and benefits systems.
• Maintain and update payroll systems to reflect the current employee base, salaries, benefits, and deductions.
• Review and analyze payroll, benefits, and tax procedures to recommend best practices and ensure legislative compliance.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors and statutory authorities.
• Develop and update payroll policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with HR policies.
• Oversee payroll record retention and reconcile payroll balance sheet accounts.

Payroll Processing:

• Calculate and process monthly payroll changes including payments for new appointments, promotions, and various allowances.
• Manage deductions, fringe benefits, and annual salary increases.
• Run monthly payroll cycles and distribute payslips.
• Address payroll-related queries promptly.

Payroll Administration:

• Prepare monthly and annual payroll reports, including statutory returns and director emoluments declarations.
• Assist HR with employment equity and audit reports.
• Manage Provident fund schedules and submissions.

Payroll Payments:

• Process net pay payments and manage third-party payroll payments.
• Handle ad hoc employee payments and ensure proper documentation.

Financial Administration:

• Reconcile payroll provisions and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in compiling the personnel budget.

General Tasks:

• Support HR in recruitment cost calculations and travel allowance compliance.
• Maintain accurate time-sheet records and filing systems.

And, if you possess the relevant qualifications, meet the minimum requirements and/or fit the job description for this finance vacancy, and are ready to take control of your next career move, please contact me today!

Please visit our website https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com/ to submit your CV directly or view other Finance related jobs. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
We also invite you to contact us to discuss other exciting career opportunities in Finance! For more information, please call Marnene van der Merwe on 0112340600.