Payroll Lead — Finance & Operations Partner

Smith Garb; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Garb in Gauteng is seeking a detail-driven Payroll Accountant to own the monthly payroll cycle for about 70–80 employees. You will maintain master data and ensure accurate payroll journals and related accounting entries, collaborating with Finance and Operations.

Ideal candidate has a BCom in accounting with 3–5 years payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and hands-on experience with Sage 300, AS400 or D365 FO.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting degree is required.
• 3–5 years' experience in a payroll environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll and financial accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with Sage 300, AS400 and/or D365 FO is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; process-oriented with controls.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the monthly payroll for 70–80 employees.
• Maintain accurate payroll master data.
• Process payroll and prepare payroll journals and accounting entries.
• Manage payroll-related provisions including leave and incentives.
• Prepare payroll balance sheet reconciliations and risk schedules.
• Monitor leave balances and highlight concerns to management.
• Analyze employee costs, FTEs, working hours and labour broker costs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce employee-related costs.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll reporting.
• Act as link between Finance and Operations on payroll matters.
• Support budgeting process with payroll input.
• Ensure consistent payroll processes across the business.

Skills

Payroll management

Financial accounting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

BCom Accounting

Honours qualification

Tools

Sage 300

AS400

Microsoft D365 FO

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Smith Garb in Gauteng is seeking a detail-driven Payroll Accountant to own the monthly payroll cycle for about 70–80 employees. You will maintain master data and ensure accurate payroll journals and related accounting entries, collaborating with Finance and Operations.

Ideal candidate has a BCom in accounting with 3–5 years payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and hands-on experience with Sage 300, AS400 or D365 FO.