Payroll Accountant

Pinpoint One Human Resources; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization committed to enhancing local governance through precise payroll operations. As a Payroll Accountant, you will oversee all payroll processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation while leading a dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public sector service delivery, making a tangible impact in communities across South Africa. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about financial integrity, this position is a perfect fit for you. Embrace the chance to innovate and drive improvements in payroll systems within a respected national institution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Proficiency with ERP/payroll systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead payroll audits and implement improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Payroll

IFRS

GAAP

Financial Reporting

Labour Law

Local government

Education

BCom (Accounting)

BCompt degree

Tools

ERP Systems

SAP

Job description

Are you ready to bring your payroll and financial expertise to a mission-driven national organisation making a lasting difference in local communities across South Africa?

We are seeking a Payroll Accountant to help shape the future of public sector service delivery through efficient, accurate, and compliant payroll operations. This is your opportunity to join a respected national institution with a mandate to support and strengthen the capabilities of local government.

With a footprint that spans every municipality in the country, this organization plays a pivotal role in governance reform, financial accountability, and sustainable development.

Your skills can help drive that mission forward.

Your Role

1. Reporting to the Senior Manager : Financial Control and Strategic Support, you will take charge of end-to-end payroll operations.
2. Ensure that every employee's salary, benefits, and deductions are processed on time and correctly.
3. Regularly reconcile payroll accounts and proactively improve payroll systems.
4. Coordinate with finance, HR, and audit teams to maintain internal controls and compliance.
5. Lead strategic payroll planning and implement process improvements for efficiency.
6. Process employee salaries, benefits, and deductions accurately using our ERP system.
7. Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and detailed reports for review.
8. Ensure statutory compliance with PFMA, tax, labour, and other payroll legislation.
9. Coordinate payroll audits and implement recommendations to strengthen controls.
10. Supervise and mentor the payroll team, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
11. Identify and drive continuous enhancements to payroll systems and processes.

About You

We seek a methodical, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who values integrity and innovation.

You hold a BCom (Accounting) or BCompt degree (Honours or postgraduate qualifications are a plus) and have at least 3 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.

Experience in the public sector or a similarly regulated environment is highly desirable.

Education: BCom (Accounting) or BCompt degree (Honours / Master's preferred)

Experience: Minimum 3 years in payroll / benefits, ideally in the public sector or a regulated environment

Systems: Proficiency with ERP / payroll systems (SAP experience is advantageous)

Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of PFMA, IFRS / GAAP, and payroll legislation (tax, labour laws, UIF, etc.)

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit processes

Project Skills: Familiarity with project management principles for system upgrades and improvements

Leadership & Traits: Excellent leadership and analytical skills; methodical, proactive, innovative, high integrity

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take the next step in your payroll career, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to become an integral part of our finance team. Join a dynamic organization dedicated to excellence in local government finance.

Desired Skills

• Payroll
• IFRS
• GAAP
• Local government
• Financial Reporting
• Labour Law
• Labour legislation (BCEA)

Desired Work Experience

• 5 to 10 years in Municipality & Local Government
• 5 to 10 years in Payroll & Wages

Desired Qualification Level

Degree