Payroll Manager

Talent Genie; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of payroll management experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of payroll laws, while collaborating with HR and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll management.
• Payroll certification (e.g., CPP, FPC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Calculate employee salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions accurately.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax reports and filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

ADP

SAP

Workday

Job description

Overview

Reference
Payroll Manager

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
03 July 2024

Our client is looking for a Payroll Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the entire payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Calculate employee salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions accurately.
• Ensure timely processing of payroll, including regular and off-cycle payroll runs.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure they are up-to-date and compliant with legal requirements.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee queries related to payroll.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax reports and filings.
• Manage year-end processes, including issuing W-2s and other tax forms.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with HR and finance departments to ensure alignment on payroll-related matters.
• Implement and maintain payroll systems and software.
• Provide reports and analysis on payroll data to management.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Extensive experience with payroll software and systems (e.g., ADP, SAP, Workday).
• Demonstrated experience in managing payroll for a large organization.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll and tax regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll management.
• Payroll certification (e.g., CPP, FPC) is preferred.