Payroll Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• Affirmative Action, South African citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related fields
•  7+ years of experience in payroll management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Proficiency in payroll systems and MS Excel, Sage 300 or VIP Premier payroll experience is advantageous
• Technical expertise, excellent attention to detail, numerical and analytical ability, leadership and communication skills
• Strong understanding of South African Labour and tax legislation
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to meet strict payroll deadlines
• Manage payroll teams and coordinate with HR/ finance departments

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategically oversee and manage the payroll function for the organization
• Ensure accurate and timely salary payments, compliance with statutory requirements, and effective leadership of the payroll team
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, safeguarding financial and legal integrity
• Ensure adherence to BCEA, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory requirements
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, variance analyses, and monthly reports for management
• Provide documentation and explanations during internal and external audits
• Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures and internal controls
• Address payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies promptly