Payroll Accountant

Afrizan; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to enhance its payroll department. This role is pivotal for ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across various regions. The ideal candidate will leverage their international payroll experience and accounting knowledge to prepare payroll journals, process salary statements, and maintain payroll accounts. With a strong emphasis on audits and reporting, this position is crucial for fostering financial transparency and employee satisfaction. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for precision, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in payroll and accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll systems and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll journals and process salary statements.
• Ensure compliance with tax and labour regulations.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Accounting Principles

Tax Compliance

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting

Degree or Diploma in Business Administration

Degree or Diploma in HR Management

Tools

Payroll Systems

Job description

Are you a numbers-driven professional with a passion for precision and payroll? A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to support its payroll department with end-to-end processing and financial accuracy across multiple regions.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with international payroll expertise and a deep understanding of accounting principles to step into a dynamic, high-impact role. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing payroll journals, processing salary statements, maintaining payroll-related accounts, ensuring compliance with tax and labour regulations, and reconciling accounts with precision.

With a strong focus on payroll audits and regular reporting, this role plays a crucial part in financial transparency and employee satisfaction. Key requirements for the role include : A Degree or Diploma (NQF Level 6 or 7) in Accounting, Business Administration, HR Management, or a related fieldMinimum of 4 years relevant experience, including : At least 3 years in accounting with a focus on payroll and accounts payableAt least 3 years managing multiple and international payrollsIn-depth knowledge of payroll systems, accounting principles, and in-country payroll regulationsAdvanced MS Excel and MS Word skillsAccuracy in salary calculations, reconciliations, and tax submissionsExperience preparing detailed reports for both internal and statutory useEE Disclaimer : All positions will be filled in accordance with the company's Employment Equity plan.

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