Remote Payroll Accountant - Accurate & Impactful

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off

Home office setup support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Payroll Accountant to manage SA payroll operations from any location. You will handle full-cycle payroll, ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL, and maintain accurate employee records in a fully remote setup.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, strong knowledge of SA payroll legislation, and proficiency in VIP or Sage along with MS Office.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Accounting, Payroll Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing and accounting.
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., VIP, Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid understanding of South African payroll legislation, tax laws, and labor regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet strict deadlines in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and efficiently for all employees, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
• Manage statutory deductions, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL, ensuring timely submissions to relevant authorities.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-date employee payroll records and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare various payroll reports for management, HR, and finance departments.
• Stay informed about changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Remote work

Confidentiality

Education

Accounting/Payroll qualification

Payroll Management qualification

Tools

VIP

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Payroll Accountant to manage SA payroll operations from any location. You will handle full-cycle payroll, ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL, and maintain accurate employee records in a fully remote setup.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, strong knowledge of SA payroll legislation, and proficiency in VIP or Sage along with MS Office.