Payroll And Management Accountant

Lotus Hr And Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus HR And Recruitment is seeking a Payroll and Management Accountant for our client in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll processing and robust management accounting in a growing financial services environment.

Ideal candidates will have SA payroll legislation expertise, experience with Sage/VIP/PaySpace/Pastel, and the ability to liaise with auditors and SARS while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting / Financial Management qualification or equivalent.
• Diploma in Bookkeeping, Payroll or Accounting considered.
• Experience in monthly payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of SA payroll legislation and tax rules (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA).
• Ability to work with management, auditors and SARS during reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payrolls for multiple payrolls with accuracy.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and budgeting.
• Forecast cash flow and cost analysis to support decisions.
• Prepare management reports for senior management and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and tax requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BCom Accounting / Financial Management

Diploma in Bookkeeping/Payroll/Accounting

Tools

Sage

VIP

PaySpace

Pastel

Job description

Our client, a small but well established and expanding Financial Services company, seeks to employ a Payroll and Management Accountant to join this progressive and expanding professional team.

Please note that this role is based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town and our ideal candidate will be resident in the surrounding area of business.

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

• You will have completed a BCom Accounting / Financial Management qualification or equivalent, with a Diploma in Bookkeeping, Payroll or Accounting also considered.
• You will have expertise in monthly payroll processing, including multiple payrolls, payroll reconciliations and accurate maintenance of employee payroll records.
• You must have a proven track record in management accounting, including the preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow forecasting and cost analysis.
• Your advanced skills in South African payroll legislation and tax requirements, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA and other statutory requirements, together with experience in payroll systems such as Sage, VIP, PaySpace or Pastel.
• You must have a work closely with management, external auditors and SARS where required, while preparing accurate management reports and supporting financial reporting and audit processes.
• The ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment, with strong attention to detail, analytical and numerical skills, deadline management and problem-solving abilities.
• You must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, integrity, accuracy and professionalism, together with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• You must have a valid driver’s licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record.

Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.