Reference: JHB007457-CW-1

A well-established construction concern, based in the north of Johannesburg, is looking for a Payroll Manager: Wages to join their team. Experience with wages locally and in Africa, as well as Sage 300 experience is essential.Duties & ResponsibilitiesJob Summary

The Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the wage department and be responsible in ensuring that wages are processed on time, accurately and in compliance with respective government regulations
Approximately 5000 employees in multiple countries paid in respective currencies

Requirements:

• Degree in related field will be an advantage (BCom Accounting/ similar)
• 15 - 20 years of payroll experience required (preferably covering RSA and Africa)
• Min 5 years of payroll management experience essential
• Min 5 years SAGE 300 payroll experience essential
• Strong accounting skills an advantage

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise payroll team of 8 - 10 employees
• Implement, maintain and review payroll processing systems
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations and change to pay rates.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors (internal / external / DoL)
• Maintain payroll company/ies system setup and rules
• Statutory monthly and annual reports

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control and payroll taxes
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to work with and protect confidential information
• Proficient with SAGE payroll software
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Package & RemunerationR 600 000 - R 800 000 - Annually