Payroll Manager Financial Controller

A24 Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager / Financial Controller to lead payroll operations and financial reporting. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll compliance, financial accounting, and fostering team development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years in payroll management, financial control, and accounting with leadership experience.
• Expertise in payroll systems and compliance.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly/monthly payroll ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Manage financial accounting and control tasks.
• Enhance financial controls and process efficiency.

Skills

Payroll Management

Financial Accounting

Leadership

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance

Tools

Pastel Payroll

Dbit

Pastel Partner

Job description

Job Overview

We seek an experienced Payroll Manager / Financial Controller to oversee payroll operations and financial reporting across group entities ensuring compliance efficiency risk management and team leadership in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Management : Oversee weekly / monthly payroll ensuring compliance with labor laws taxes and policies; manage EMP201 IRP5 tax filings UIF COIDA and IOD claims; use Dbit and Pastel Payroll; train staff on legislative updates; prepare for audits.
• Financial Accounting & Control : Manage purchase ledger bank payments journal entries debtors ledger balance sheet reconciliations VAT PAYE management accounts budgeting forecasting and annual audits.
• Systems & Process Improvement : Enhance financial controls automation and efficiency using Pastel Partner and other tools.
• Compliance & Risk Management : Ensure adherence to statutory policies (employment equity BEE SDL); maintain audit-ready records; implement legislative updates.
• Leadership & Collaboration : Mentor finance / payroll teams; foster internal / external relationships; support group initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting / Finance (CPA / CIMA preferred).
• 7 years in payroll management financial control and accounting with leadership experience.
• Expertise in Pastel Partner Dbit Pastel Payroll and related systems.
• Strong leadership analytical and detail-oriented skills.

KPIs

Payroll accuracy timely submissions audit compliance process efficiency team development.

Work Environment

Fast-paced hands-on role requiring continuous improvement professionalism and collaboration.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,IFRS,Sage,Regulatory Reporting,Workers' Compensation Law,Budgeting,ERP Systems,Financial Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1