Payroll Manager

Outsourced CFO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsourced CFO is looking for a Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function in Cape Town. The role involves ensuring client satisfaction, managing a payroll team, and overseeing compliance with payroll laws. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, relevant experience, and the ability to foster a collaborative work environment. The position offers a flexible work arrangement and a market-related salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience managing a cloud payroll practice.
• 2-4 years' post articles experience including previous management and consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the payroll function within the Cloud Accounting Department.
• Build strong client relationships ensuring satisfaction and retention.
• Lead and mentor the payroll team, implementing career growth plans.

Skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stress tolerance

Education

Payroll Certificate or BCom Accounting Degree

CA(SA) or SAIPA or AGA(SA)

Tools

Advanced Excel

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Outsourced CFO is recruiting a Payroll Manager who will oversee the operations of the payroll function within the Cloud Accounting Department. This role is responsible for ensuring that client expectations are met or exceeded team members are effectively trained and upskilled and the quality of services is maintained to the highest standard.

Job responsibilities will include among other things :

Client Service

Build and maintain strong client relationships ensuring satisfaction and retention.

Develop and implement SOPs to document and address client needs effectively.

Oversee the delivery of monthly and annual client deliverables with exceptional quality and timeliness.

Ensure technical oversight and compliance with payroll and tax laws and regulations.

Processing of monthly payroll services for key clients and internal payroll

Team Leadership and Development

Lead mentor and manage the payroll team

Design and implement career growth plans and provide continuous professional development opportunities.

Conduct regular performance reviews offering coaching and constructive feedback.

Ensure processes are in place to build a culture of teamwork and excellence.

Oversee recruitment and onboarding ensuring the hiring of top talent "A players".

Ensure the process for managing and connecting with panel members is running smoothly and in place.

Planning and Administration

Monitor and evaluate monthly budget vs. actuals for accounting PODs addressing variances.

Develop document and enhance operational workflows for optimal efficiency.

Ensure adherence to all SOPs across service offerings.

Collaborate with the finance team to manage retainer and adhoc billing processes.

Participate in Cloud Accounting leadership meetings contributing insights and updates.

Business Development and Client Onboarding

Build and nurture strong relationships with existing clients ensuring satisfaction retention and repeat business.

Actively identify and pursue opportunities to develop new client relationships contributing to the departments growth strategy.

Oversee the client scoping and onboarding process to ensure smooth transitions and profitable engagements.

Participate in sales and business development meetings representing the Cloud Accounting department.

Regularly update and refine ideal client profiles ensuring the team is aligned with the departments growth objectives.

Foster a culture of valuedriven upselling within the team equipping them with the skills and processes needed to identify and propose solutions aligned with client needs.

Operational and Resource Management

Monitor team workflow ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet deliverables.

Support PODs in planning and scheduling staff ensuring clarity of roles and goals.

Implement and optimize technology solutions to improve operational efficiency.

Oversee administrative tasks including client onboarding offboarding and internal reporting.

Culture and Values Alignment

Promote and uphold the company s core values ensuring alignment across the team.

Foster a culture of collaboration mutual respect and continuous improvement.

Actively participate in company events to strengthen team engagement and morale.

Training and Development

Ensure team members complete scheduled training sessions to enhance skills.

Deliver or facilitate training on technical topics and updated deliverables.

Engage with the technical team for guidance on complex tasks ensuring highquality outcomes.

Present training initiatives to the Cloud Accounting team as needed

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will hold a Payroll Certificate or BCom Accounting Degree & 3 5 Years experience managing an cloud payroll practice

• Skills Abilities & Characteristics of the ideal candidate;
• Leadership
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Stress tolerance

Our OCFO values : Family first

Integrity matters

Switched on Thinking

Excellence in everything

Growth and success

Salary : A marketrelated salary will be offered for the position depending on the candidate s qualifications and experience.

Head Office : Cape Town City Centre Western Cape however open to candidates based in other provinces within South Africa

The ideal candidate for this position will hold the CA(SA) or SAIPA or AGA(SA) or similar professional qualifications. They will have 2-4 years\' post articles experience including previous management and consulting experience. Characteristics of the ideal candidate : Energy & optimism Analytical thinker & independence Initiative & stress tolerance Teamwork & problem-solving Skills and abilities of the ideal candidate : Advanced Excel Quickbooks Online experience Remotely based within South Africa 1 year Fixed Term Contract - Subject to a three-month probation period & a possibility to be converted into a permanent role Starting Date : February / March 2025 The ideal candidate for this position will hold the CA(SA) or SAIPA or AGA(SA) or similar professional qualifications. They will have 2-4 years post articles experience including previous management and consulting experience. Characteristics of the ideal candidate : Energy & optimism Analytical thinker & independence Initiative & stress tolerance Teamwork & problem-solving Skills and abilities of the ideal candidate : Advanced Excel Quickbooks experience

Education

CA(SA) or SAIPA or AGA(SA) or similar professional qualifications

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 1 - 1

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