Payroll Accountant

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime pay

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive medical aid package

Provident fund contributions

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Canada, is seeking a meticulous Payroll Accountant to manage payroll operations from our office, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all employee payroll while handling payroll inquiries and ensuring compliance with labor laws and tax regulations. The role offers a hybrid work model with office collaboration and focused work from home.

You will work with HR and Finance to maintain data integrity, perform payroll reconciliations, and prepare reports for

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting or payroll qualification required.
• Minimum of 4 years of payroll processing and accounting experience.
• Knowledge of South African payroll regulations and tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely weekly/bi-weekly/monthly payroll for all employees.
• Ensure correct calculations of wages, salaries, deductions, and taxes.
• Manage payroll reconciliation, including variance analysis and corrections.
• Handle all employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with South African payroll legislation, including PAYE and UIF.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to management and relevant authorities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting or Payroll Administration qualification

Tools

Sage VIP

PaySpace

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Accountant to manage their payroll operations from their offices in Kimberley. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of all employee payroll, managing payroll-related queries, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and tax regulations. You will work closely with HR and Finance departments to maintain data integrity and process efficiency. The hybrid work model allows for collaborative interaction within the office and focused work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely weekly/bi-weekly/monthly payroll for all employees.
• Ensure correct calculations of wages, salaries, deductions, and taxes.
• Manage payroll reconciliation, including variance analysis and corrections.
• Handle all employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with South African payroll legislation, including PAYE and UIF.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to management and relevant authorities.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Accounting or Payroll Administration.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in payroll processing and accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., Sage VIP, PaySpace) and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for overtime pay.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid package.
• Contributions to a provident fund.
• Training opportunities to stay updated on payroll best practices.