Payroll Accountant - (FIN-L5.17)

Zutari; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Payroll Accountant in Pretoria. This role requires expertise in payroll processing and compliance, along with strong accounting skills and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. The position focuses on general ledger accounting and preparing payrolls for processing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years relevant working experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Experience in international payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll for processing and payment.
• Ensure adherence with group policies and procedures.
• Propose correcting entries for the general ledger.

Skills

Payroll processing

Statutory compliance

General ledger reconciliation

Accounting knowledge

Education

Accounting degree or similar qualification

Job description

Job title : Payroll Accountant - (FIN-L5.17)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : August 01, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Role responsibilities

• Clear understanding of payroll processing this includes but are not limited to payroll processing, payroll changes, deductions, third party payments, statutory compliance and submission of returns etc.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Prepare payroll for processing and payment.
• Prepare payroll journal for upload to ERP.
• Experience in working with currencies and payroll in other countries.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations for payroll related accounts. Propose correcting entries.
• Ensuring adherence with group policies and procedures.
• The focus of this position is on the general ledger accounting of payroll, much more than the processing and preparation of the Payrolls.
• Accounting degree or similar qualification
• Minimum of 4 years relevant working experience