Remote Payroll Accountant - South Africa

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Remote work support

Professional growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Payroll Accountant to join the finance team in a fully remote role, servicing employees across South Africa. You will manage payroll processing, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee benefits administration from a remote setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of payroll experience, with proficiency in VIP Payroll or Sage Payroll and HRIS systems. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years direct experience in payroll processing and accounting.
• Proficiency with VIP Payroll, Sage Payroll, and HRIS systems; strong SA payroll knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with South African payroll tax laws including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Manage employee data updates: new hires, terminations, and compensation changes.
• Reconcile payroll reports and address discrepancies.
• Administer employee benefits programs (pension funds, medical aid).
• Prepare and submit payroll tax returns and SARS reports.
• Liaise with external payroll providers or government agencies as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and best practices.
• Address employee payroll and benefits queries promptly.
• Assist with payroll audits and provide required documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll software

HRIS systems

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage Payroll

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Payroll Accountant to join the finance team in a fully remote role, servicing employees across South Africa. You will manage payroll processing, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee benefits administration from a remote setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of payroll experience, with proficiency in VIP Payroll or Sage Payroll and HRIS systems. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.