Senior Accountant — Tax, Payroll & Compliance Leader

Hire Resolve; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services organization in Sandton seeks a Senior Accountant specializing in Tax and Payroll Compliance. The role involves ensuring adherence to labor and tax laws while managing high-volume payroll environments. Ideal candidates will have extensive accounting experience, deep knowledge of South African tax legislation, and relevant qualifications. The position emphasizes compliance and analytical skills, with a preference for those proficient in SimplePay and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Senior Accounting role with a focus on payroll.
• Deep knowledge of South African tax legislation and ETI Act.
• Professional tax or payroll certifications are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee complex payroll environments ensuring compliance.
• Lead all SARS submissions and maintain adherence to tax laws.
• Support Financial Head with accurate reporting and controls.

Skills

Multi-client payroll environments

Analytical ability

Compliance-oriented

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SimplePay

SARS eFiling

Advanced MS Excel

Job description

A dynamic financial services organization in Sandton seeks a Senior Accountant specializing in Tax and Payroll Compliance. The role involves ensuring adherence to labor and tax laws while managing high-volume payroll environments. Ideal candidates will have extensive accounting experience, deep knowledge of South African tax legislation, and relevant qualifications. The position emphasizes compliance and analytical skills, with a preference for those proficient in SimplePay and MS Excel.