Lead Officer : Payroll Salaried - C5

Komatsu South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu South Africa is seeking a Lead Officer: Payroll to join their Finance Department in Germiston. The ideal candidate will have a B Degree in Accounting and 6 years of payroll experience, with expertise in financial accounting principles and SAP. Responsibilities include managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with legislation, and drafting employee correspondence. This role requires high attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 6 years payroll-related experience.
• Knowledge of legislation such as EEC, BCEA, Income Tax Act.

Responsibilities

• Drafts employee correspondence and prepares information for governance committees.
• Manages relationships with suppliers and monitors contractual compliance.
• Performs month-end reconciliations and manages administrative tasks.

Skills

Financial Accounting Principles

Attention to Confidentiality

Change Management

Education

B Degree with Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lead Officer: Payroll Opportunity

Komatsu South Africa has an opportunity for a Lead Officer: Payroll to join the Finance Department at our Head Office in Germiston.

The suitable candidate should have a B Degree with Accounting and 6 years of related experience within payroll, with knowledge of financial accounting principles, SAP, and payroll experience across different categories of waged and salaried employees.

Minimum Requirements

• B Degree with Accounting
• 6 years payroll-related experience
• Sound knowledge of financial accounting principles
• Proficiency with SAP and experience with various employee categories
• Knowledge of legislation such as EEC, BCEA, Main Agreement, Income Tax Act, etc.
• High attention to confidentiality and ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines

Role Responsibilities

• Drafts and compiles employee correspondence (benefit letters, incentives, IRP documentation, etc.)
• Prepares information for governance committees and decision-making bodies
• Executes governance decisions and reports deviations from norms and procedures
• Informs staff of contractual details, policies, and procedures
• Manages relationships with suppliers and supervises contracted services
• Monitors contractual and SLA compliance
• Generates reports on contractual agreements and SLA performance
• Communicates goals and direction clearly and regularly
• Resolves issues positively and engages in change management
• Stays updated with industry trends, legislation, and standards
• Gathers business data and supports candidate development and succession planning
• Monitors risk mitigation plans and legislative compliance, including employee taxation laws
• Performs month-end reconciliations, distributes payslips, and manages related administrative tasks