Remote Payroll Accountant - SA Compliance & Insights

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Comprehensive medical aid plan and退休储蓄

Generous annual leave and sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Fully remote work arrangement offering

Supportive and collaborative team

Opportunity to impact employee满意度

Regular performance reviews with pay•r

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Payroll Accountant for a remote-first role based in Mossel Bay. You will manage payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with SA legislation and company policies from a home office.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of payroll processing experience, knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL, and proficiency in VIP/Sage Payroll and Excel. This role offers flexible remote work and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years hands-on payroll processing and administration.
• Thorough knowledge of South African payroll legislation (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Proficiency in VIP Payroll and Sage Payroll; strong Excel skills.
• CPP or similar certification is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll for all employees accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax laws and deductions.
• Manage employee data in the payroll system (new hires, terminations, changes).
• Process and reconcile payroll journals, including statutory payments and deductions.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll and benefits in a professional manner.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management.
• Liaise with SARS and other regulatory bodies as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and best practices.
• Assist with payroll audits and reconciliations.
• Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes and systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage Payroll

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Payroll Accountant for a remote-first role based in Mossel Bay. You will manage payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with SA legislation and company policies from a home office.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of payroll processing experience, knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL, and proficiency in VIP/Sage Payroll and Excel. This role offers flexible remote work and opportunities for professional growth.