Payroll Accountant - FMCG Finance, Cape Town

Salix Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Salix Recruitment seeks a Payroll Accountant for a permanent role in the Cape Town Waterfront FMCG sector. You will oversee payroll journals, GL entries and reconciliations across weekly, monthly and fleet cycles, ensuring accurate reporting and statutory compliance.

Collaboration with payroll and finance teams is essential to maintain data integrity and timely filings. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in payroll accounting, strong numerical skills and experience with EMP201/EMP501

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• BCom Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 3–5 years of payroll accounting experience.
• Good understanding of payroll taxes and statutory deductions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll journals across weekly, monthly and fleet payrolls.
• Manage payroll-related general ledger entries and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of salaries, wages, employee liabilities and third-party accounts.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and reconciling items.
• Prepare EMP201 returns and assist with EMP501 reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate PAYE, UIF and SDL accounting and compliance.
• Handle reconciliations and payments to medical aids, pension funds and other third parties.
• Conduct payroll variance analysis and monitor payroll costs.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

BCom in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAGE 300

Job description

Salix Recruitment seeks a Payroll Accountant for a permanent role in the Cape Town Waterfront FMCG sector. You will oversee payroll journals, GL entries and reconciliations across weekly, monthly and fleet cycles, ensuring accurate reporting and statutory compliance.

Collaboration with payroll and finance teams is essential to maintain data integrity and timely filings. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in payroll accounting, strong numerical skills and experience with EMP201/EMP501