Payroll Manager M / F

CFAO; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Payroll Manager to oversee payroll functions in Johannesburg. This exciting role involves ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, optimizing processes, and leading a dedicated team. With a focus on financial accuracy and efficiency, you will manage payroll systems, handle tax submissions, and develop employee benefits policies. Join a dynamic organization that values growth and innovation, and play a key role in shaping the payroll landscape while contributing to the broader mission of transforming the African continent.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll experience with 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll taxes and compliance legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll function ensuring compliance with policies.
• Optimize payroll processes and lead the payroll team.

Skills

Payroll Management

SAP Accounting Software

Sage 300 People Payroll

Tax Legislation Knowledge

MS Office (Excel)

Financial Acumen

Expat Payroll Handling

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Payroll

Relevant Payroll-related Qualification

Tools

Sage 300 People

SAP

MS Office

Job description

General information

Join CFAO Group!

The CFAO group contributes to the growth of the African continent, its industrialization, and the emergence of the middle class.

With a turnover of more than 6.9 billion euros, access to 47 of the continent's 54 countries, and 21,000 employees, CFAO is a major player in mobility, health, consumer goods, infrastructure, and energy.

Joining CFAO means:

• Being part of a growing business sector,
• Acting for the transformation of the African continent,
• Learning, developing, and succeeding,
• Joining a pan-African group and experiencing diverse cultures.

We are looking for a Payroll Manager M / F based in South Africa.

Job Description:

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced and qualified Payroll Manager to join CFAO Holdings South Africa.

This is a permanent, locally based position in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Payroll Manager will oversee the payroll function, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.

Requested Profile:

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification and/or relevant payroll-related qualification is essential.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll taxes, experience with monthly and bi-annual submissions, and handling tax queries.
• Solid financial acumen and proficiency in SAP accounting software.
• Knowledge of employment equity and experience with Sage 300 People Payroll software and its modules, including ESS. Certified Sage 300 People Consultant preferred.
• Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of tax legislation, employment conditions, bargaining councils, and related legislation.
• Experience handling expat payroll.
• Extensive knowledge of PAYE, SDL, UIF, WCA, and RMA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Optimizing payroll processes and controls, including automation and streamlining.
• Leading and motivating the payroll team.
• Regular audits of payroll systems and compliance with legislation.
• Ensuring accurate payments through payroll reviews.
• Implementing remuneration policies and benchmarking best practices.
• Reporting obligations, including statutory, HR, finance, and payroll reports.
• Developing and reviewing remuneration and employee benefits policies.
• Managing projects, surveys, and reporting related to payroll and remuneration.
• Providing guidance on remuneration and benefits matters.
• Managing retirement funds, insured benefits, and medical aid schemes.
• Maintaining remuneration and benefits systems.
• Handling e-filing, WCA submissions, and payroll administration reconciliations.
• Managing payroll-related tax submissions and SARS queries.
• Assisting with payroll year-end processing, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Preparing ad hoc reports as needed.
• Managing bursary processing and reconciliation.
• Preparing annual reports for Paris and STATS SA submissions.
• Handling bonus, increase schedules, and leave provisions.
• Coordinating with auditors and labor departments.