Senior Payroll Specialist: Sage & Compliance

BDO South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in South Africa is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support the National Payroll Manager. The role involves executing monthly payroll for various entities, ensuring compliance with SARS regulations, and managing payroll queries. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification with a Payroll Certificate, at least 5 years’ experience in payroll, and proficiency with Sage 300 People and advanced Excel skills. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to payroll management in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in payroll required.
• Advanced Excel skills needed.
• Knowledge of Tax legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly payroll for BDO entities.
• Ensure payroll changes from HR are captured on Sage.
• Deliver monthly salary reports for checks and sign-offs.
• Ensure timely salary payments reaching staff accounts.
• Reconcile 3rd party payments and medical aid before payment.
• Handle payroll queries from management and staff.

Skills

EMP 201 for submission to SARS

SARS annual and interim reports

IRP5's for all staff

Reporting for external audits

COIDA annual report

UIF registration for new staff

Education

Grade 12 with Payroll Certificate / Diploma in bookkeeping

Tools

Sage 300 People

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading professional services firm in South Africa is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support the National Payroll Manager. The role involves executing monthly payroll for various entities, ensuring compliance with SARS regulations, and managing payroll queries. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification with a Payroll Certificate, at least 5 years’ experience in payroll, and proficiency with Sage 300 People and advanced Excel skills. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to payroll management in a collaborative environment.