Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant

Sappi; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi is seeking an experienced Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant to manage payroll third-party payments and tax compliance. The role requires a finance degree and relevant payroll experience, as well as strong proficiency in software such as SAP. Join a reputable company to contribute to continuous improvement in processes and governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years payroll experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll third-party payments and ensure timely execution.
• Review monthly journals and ensure correctness.
• Prepare and submit statutory tax returns, including IRP5s.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of MS Office

Employee Central

SAP FI

SAP HRM

Education

Relevant Payroll or Finance Degree

Job description

We are hiring!

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant to prepare payroll third party payments and review payroll financial entries for Sappi Limited and its subsidiaries. To support the business to improve processes, people practices and business efficiency. To support the department on all Tax, Accounting and System testing relating to payroll.

As a Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant , you will be responsible to:

• Prepare payroll third-party payments and ensure payment is executed per the service level agreement
• Review monthly journals and ensure all the balances are correct
• Prepare, reconcile and submit the monthly filing of statutory tax returns including the creation and distribution of IRP5s
• Have a good understanding of calculating employee and employer tax liability
• Preparation and submission of audit requirements and queries
• Compile information for manpower budgets and preparation of cash flow forecasting
• Supervise direct report(s) including KPI discussions and supporting personal development
• Identify system and process change requirements by engaging with all stakeholders
• Support the payroll banking function to execute the monthly payroll on an ad hoc basis
• Maintain sound Payroll Governance and ensure Standard Operating Procedures are in place

What are we looking for?

• RelevantPayroll or Finance Degree
• Minimum 3 Years Payroll experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Employee Central and SAP FI and HRM
• Supervisory experience