Payroll Accountant

AtripleA; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African company is seeking a Payroll Accountant to oversee payroll submissions, ensuring timely and compliant processing. The candidate will manage payroll finance responsibilities, support audits, and maintain compliance with legislation. A Bachelor's degree in accounting and strong Excel skills are required. Ideal for professionals with 2+ years of experience in payroll and accounting. This role offers a dynamic work environment where attention to detail is crucial.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Sound knowledge of Payroll legislation and Taxation rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll submissions and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist in maintaining payroll process and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Agility in adjusting to changes

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAGE 300 payroll

Online banking

Job description

The Payroll Accountant will oversee the payroll submissions of the organization, ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. This role will also be responsible for all Payroll Finance related responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Excel skills imperative
• Agile and able to adjust to changes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong sense of attention to detail
• Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Administration and organisational skills
• Sound knowledge of Payroll legislation and Taxation rules
• SAGE 300 payroll experience
• Online banking experience

Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll Performance Areas

• Assist in the maintenance of the payroll process and all procedures and policies relating to the payroll function.
• Responsible for monitoring compliance to accounting policies, payroll legislation, internal controls, and policies.
• Support internal and external audits process.
• Work with cross functional teams in finance and business to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in Payroll financial areas.
• Review all payment reports prepared by the payroll team.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of journals, payments and reconciliations through quality assurance reviews and advise team of corrective action to be taken.
• Verification of all payroll reports received and distributed accordingly.
• Management of leave on the payroll SAGE system.
• Distribution of agreed monthly payroll reports with HR manager, CEO and CFO before payment is made.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure adherence to POPIA.

Accounting Performance Areas

• Balance payroll journal for submission to Finance.
• Calculate and process leave provisions.
• Calculate and process bonus provisions.
• Review and process fuel card allocations and spend (with feedback to Finance and Payroll)
• Allocating Payroll deductions to the GL (Income statement, Balance sheet or staff debtor accounts)
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations monthly for payroll-related GL accounts.
• Prepare 3rd party payments and ensure payments are allocated accordingly.
• File monthly PAYE returns on e-filing and EMP201s as and when required.
• Balance and reconcile the salary bank account on a monthly basis.
• Prepare payroll figures for the yearly budget
• Analyse payroll actuals vs budget on a monthly basis

Posted 2025-05-29