Finance Manager

QCIC; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 980,000; Full time

Job summary

QCIC is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead payroll and the accounts payable function for our global businesses, including SA, UK, US and India. You will also assist the Senior Finance Manager with statutory requirements for our SA entities and support the ongoing management of international financial operations.

The role requires strong payroll and accounting knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and an ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Senior finance experience including payroll.
• Solid knowledge of payroll principles, processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of local tax legislation and practices.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and maintain payroll records for SA and US.
• Answer payroll queries for SA and US.
• Process payroll accurately and timely with reconciliations.
• Submit payroll statutory submissions (UIF, SDL).
• Prepare EMP201 and EMP501 submissions.
• Assist with VAT reconciliations and local filings.
• Assist the Senior Finance Manager with month-end close and budgets.
• Bookkeeping tasks including GL reconciliation and AP/AR overview.
• Mentor junior staff and provide general finance support.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Strong numeracy

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

E-filing systems

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Manager to manage payroll and the accounts payable function for the global businesses including SA, UK, US and India. You will also assist the Senior Finance Manager with the statutory requirements of our SA companies as well as management of our global financial operations. This role is an opportunity to grow for the right candidate.

To ensure success as a Finance Manager you should possess strong knowledge of payroll and accounting practices, with the ability to use your technical knowledge to recommend processes and procedures.

The successful incumbent will be someone who can withstand the pressure surrounding accounting and payroll deadlines, who possess meticulous attention to detail and someone who can take initiative.

What you will do

Payroll

• Onboarding employees as well as maintaining and updating payroll records for SA and US.
• Assist in answering employees’ questions regarding payroll-related matters for SA and US.
• Responsible for timeous and accurate payroll processing, reporting and reconciliations.
• Ensuring that all payroll statutory submissions are completed timeously (UIF, SDL).
• Processing all monthly SARS payments on E-filing.
• Preparing monthly EMP201.
• Reconciling and submission of EMP501 at tax year end.
• Distributing IRP5’s at tax year end.
• Issuing of payslips.
• Assisting the Senior Finance Manager with the global payrolls for KSA, India, Dubai, HK and any new entities.

Finance

• Preparing VAT reconciliations and local submissions for all entities.
• Managing statutory requirements for SA including CIPC submissions, compensation commissioner returns etc.
• Prepare and file US sales tax returns.
• Work with external advisors to ensure all VAT refunds and processed for additional countries.
• Assisting with month-end closing processes including general ledger reconciliation, intercompany charges and consolidated management accounts.
• Preparing financial reports with commentary and analysis when required for the Senior Finance Manager.
• Assisting the Senior Finance Manager with budgets and identifying variances with explanatory narratives.
• Bookkeeping tasks such as reconciling bank accounts, accounts payable and accounts receivable overview.
• Providing general assistance to the Senior Finance Manager.
• Managing and mentor junior staff.

What we are looking for

• Relevant experience in a senior finance role including payroll.
• Solid knowledge of payroll principles, processes and procedures.
• Solid understanding of local tax legislation and practices.
• Adequate knowledge of bookkeeping practices and accounting standards.
• Competent using Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent numeracy skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability and adaptable when working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, tact, and discretion at all times.
• Interested in learning and working in a growing global business