Payroll Controller - REMOTE

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

R45 000 CTC

Provident Fund

Risk / Income Protector

Medical Aid

18 days leave per annum

Job summary

A leading payroll management firm is looking for a Payroll Controller to oversee payroll and benefits functions for a diverse workforce. The role involves ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, processing salaries, and maintaining payroll systems, all while working fully remotely. Candidates must have strong analytical skills, at least 5 years of payroll management experience, and proficiency with Sage 300. Competitive benefits package offered, including medical aid and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll management.
• At least 3 years managing cross-border payrolls.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for employees across multiple countries.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and tax legislation.
• Reconcile monthly payroll journals and general ledger entries.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

We are currently looking for a Payroll Controller - REMOTE. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the payroll and benefits functions for a diverse workforce across multiple countries. Your meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills will ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries while adhering to local and international regulations. The position emphasizes the importance of compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies, allowing you to contribute to the financial health of the organization. Embrace the opportunity to work fully remotely while being an essential part of a dynamic team focused on excellence in payroll management.

Accountabilities

• Process monthly payroll for employees across South Africa and other African countries, including Namibia and Botswana.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, tax, and labour legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Stay up to date with payroll and tax laws in Namibia and Botswana to ensure correct statutory deductions and filings.
• Reconcile monthly payroll journals, third‑party payments, and general ledger entries in coordination with finance teams.
• Ensure accurate and timely submissions of statutory contributions, compliance reports, and levy payments.
• Administer and maintain payroll systems and employee self‑service platforms.
• Prepare and submit statutory and annual reconciliation, including EMP201, EMP501, and IT3 certificates.
• Collaborate with auditors, HR, and finance teams to ensure transparent and accurate payroll reporting.
• Support HR in administering employee benefits, including medical aid, provident funds, and risk benefits.
• Drive process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.

Requirements

• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Payroll or taxation certification would be advantageous.
• Experienced on Sage 300.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll management, including at least 3 years managing cross‑border payrolls.
• Demonstrated experience processing payroll for Namibia and Botswana.
• Strong understanding of industry payroll compliance and reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in leading payroll systems and employee self‑service platforms.
• Experience administering employee benefits and coordinating with external service providers.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.

Benefits

• R45 000 CTC.
• Provident Fund.
• Risk / Income Protector.
• Medical Aid.
• 18 days leave per annum.