Payroll Controller Germiston

African Payroll Controller

A leading Industrial Services company is looking for an African Payroll Controller to join their successful team.

Role Summary:

African Payroll Controller will be responsible for the full payroll function of the Africa Countries (Mauritius, Ghana, Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Angola, Botswana, Uganda, Kenya).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Full payroll function of various African countries payroll.
• Timely & accurate capturing of payroll input data.
• Adherence to payroll calendars and deadlines.
• Liaise with customers and third parties on payroll queries within 48 hours and provide regular feedback to clients.
• Understanding of payroll calculations and able to do payslip interpretations.
• Tracking employee absence.
• Ensure that all controls are in place to process payroll, third-party, and associated payments effectively.
• Examine payroll reports before distributing them to stakeholders.
• Prepare all monthly reports required.
• Audits and self-audit conducted on payroll data vs source documents.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes.
• Compliance to all internal controls.
• Controls to be accurately and timely executed.
• Evidence of control checks and payslip simulation to be archived as per archive policy.
• Assist in internal and external audit process.
• Adheres to legislative governance, process & services standards of each country.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits.
• Identify errors, report them, and raise concerns with Sage, ensuring that the necessary remedial action is taken or that the situation is escalated as needed.
• Compliance to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications:

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Payroll Diploma.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years related working experience in full payroll function.
• Knowledge of SAGE 300 Payroll system (mandatory).
• Knowledge of Document Management Systems.
• Microsoft Excel – Advanced level (mandatory).
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of Africa countries legislation and conditions of employment – Mandatory.
• Assertive and deadline driven.
• Strong work ethic.
• Experience processing multiple payrolls simultaneously (fortnightly and monthly).
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to multitask while effectively managing timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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