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Payroll Accountant (Western Cape)PEP • ZA
Payroll Accountant (Western Cape)

Payroll Accountant (Western Cape)

PEP • ZA
30+ days ago
Job description

Description

  • Ensure the accurate and timely processing, payment, and reconciliation of all payroll-related financial transactions and accounts, adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Managing daily, weekly and monthly salary-related payments.
  • Ensure the accurate and timely reconciliation, payments and record keeping of all salary deductions to third parties and authorities.
  • Ensure all payroll control accounts are reconciled, balanced and posted to the general ledger.
  • Report on payroll errors and implement corrective actions and controls.
  • Resolve queries efficiently and within agreed timelines.
  • Provide support to all stakeholders to ensure service delivery standards in payroll are met.
  • Provide Payroll administrators with the required billings for payroll input.
  • Apply for tax directives electronically.
  • Issue annual tax certificates.
  • Ensure all monthly, bi-annual and annual tax returns are accurately reconciled and timely submitted to the relevant revenue authorities (including BLNE countries).
  • Manage team performance, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to deadlines.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to manage the payroll finance function effectively.

Requirements

  • B. Com or related qualification (with Accounting Major)
  • 5 years of experience within a complex payroll environment, reconciling control accounts
  • Computer Literacy: Sage 300, Google Suite or MS Office (with advanced Excel)
  • Knowledge of payroll legislation (Income Tax, Employment Tax Incentives, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Sectoral Determination, PAYE, UIF, etc., as well as guidelines and best practices
  • Experience with monthly and annual statutory payroll returns
  • General understanding of employee benefits, provident fund and medical aid regulations and administration
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