PAYROLL MANAGER M / F

CFAO; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in payroll management in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 in management, along with advanced knowledge in tax legislation and payroll systems, including Sage 300. This role involves managing a team, ensuring policy compliance, and preparing reports for various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience, at least 5 in a managerial role.
• Certified Sage 300 People Consultant required.
• In-depth working knowledge of relevant tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maximizing payroll processing efficiency.
• Leading and managing the payroll team.
• Conducting Payroll Reviews for accuracy of payments.

Skills

Advanced Payroll Tax knowledge

Solid financial acumen

Sage 300 People Payroll software

Advanced MS Office, particularly Advanced Excel

Experience in dealing with Expats Payroll

Education

Tertiary Qualification and/or relevant payroll-related qualification

Tools

SAP Accounting software

Job description

Overview

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Payroll Manager to join the Human Resources team based in Johannesburg.

Purpose of the Job

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for and oversee and direct the payroll function, ensure alignment with policies and relevant legislation.

Experiential and Educational

• Tertiary Qualification and / or relevant payroll-related qualification is essential.
• 10 years relevant experience of which at least 5 must be in a managerial role.
• Advanced Payroll Tax knowledge and experience in monthly and bi-annual submissions, tax issues and queries are essential.
• Solid financial acumen and knowledge of SAP Accounting software.
• Employment equity knowledge and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Sage 300 People Payroll software and all its different modules including ESS is essential.
• Must be a certified Sage 300 People Consultant.
• Advanced MS Office, particularly Advanced Excel is essential.
• In- depth working knowledge of relevant tax legislation, employment conditions. Bargaining councils and other relevant legislation.
• Experience in dealing with Expats Payroll
• Experience and excellent knowledge in PAYE, SDL, UIF, WCA & RMA is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of payroll processing, procedures, and controls, including the streamlining and automation of processes
• Leading, motivating, and managing the payroll team
• Regularly monitor and assess / audit integrity of payroll systems / rules / calculations and application of legislation.
• Conduct Payroll Reviews and to ensure the accuracy of payments.
• Implementation of the remuneration policy, philosophy, and practices
• Researching and benchmarking remuneration best practices
• Reporting - Including statutory reporting, HR, Finance, Budget, and Payroll Reporting
• Developing and reviewing Remuneration and Employee Benefits Policies and Procedures
• Participating and managing Projects, including surveys, and reporting
• Providing guidance and support on all remuneration and benefits related matters.
• Management of retirement funds and insured benefits, medical aid scheme strategy and policy and general remuneration practices
• Development, implementation and maintenance of remuneration and benefits systems
• E-filing, E@syfiling, WCA, submissions
• Manage Payroll Administration and reconciliations.
• Reconciliation of employee's PAYE, SDL & UIF and any other legislative returns, tax issues, any SARS queries.
• Assist with the preparations and reconciliation of all payroll, third party / vendor payments
• Assist HR with equity reporting.
• Assistance with end of year processing and reconciliation including payment summaries - Financial Year End
• Prepare / write adhoc reports for business as and when required.
• Manage and Preparing bursary processing and reconciling on payroll.
• Prepare and submit annual reports to Paris.
• STATS SA Submissions.
• Preparation of the increase and bonus schedules, manage and reconcile inputs.
• Preparing Leave & Bonus provisions
• Dealing with Auditors : Internal, External, Department of Labour and Bargaining councils.