Remote Payroll Accountant

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Ibrido; ZAR 360.000 - 600.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development in payroll

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Payroll Accountant to join the finance team in a fully remote role. You will manage payroll processing and ensure accurate, timely compensation for all employees.

Working independently from a home office, you will handle payroll compliance, deductions, and benefits administration, while maintaining data integrity and supporting system improvements. This position offers flexible hours, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development in

Competenze

• 3–5 years of experience specifically in payroll accounting or payroll management.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Proficiency with payroll software VIP and Sage.

Mansioni

• Process payroll bi-weekly or monthly for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefits administration.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare financial reports.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll system data integrity and assist with upgrades or implementations.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Payroll regulations knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Strumenti

VIP

Sage

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join their finance team on a completely remote basis. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees across the organization. You will manage payroll compliance, handle employee inquiries, and maintain payroll systems, working independently from your home office. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a self-directed environment and values the flexibility of remote work, contributing to efficient and reliable compensation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and efficiently for all employees on a bi-weekly or monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies regarding payroll.
• Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefits administration.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare relevant financial reports.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain payroll system data integrity and assist with system upgrades or implementations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3-5 years) specifically in payroll accounting or payroll management.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws (PAYE, UIF, SDL), and best practices.
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., VIP, Sage) and accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development in payroll and accounting.
• Supportive virtual team environment focused on collaboration and efficiency.