Payroll Specialist

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa CA Global Headhunters International Full time

Job Description:

Reference Number:
CESF16


An exciting client of ours is looking for Payroll Specialist that will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for the company.

As the Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day payroll tasks, including payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and employee support ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time.

This position is office based and the office is located in Cape Town.

You will form part of the Finance department, reporting to the CFO with a direct reporting line to the Supervisor Payroll who oversees payroll for the Group.


Responsibilities:

  • Manage endtoend payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation and timely disbursement of salaries, shift allowances, overtime and other compensation elements.
  • Validate and review payroll inputs, including timesheets, attendance records, allowances, and deductions.
  • Coordinate with the people and finance teams and heads of departments to ensure accurate and uptodate employee information and employment records.
  • Assist employees with inquiries and resolve payrollrelated issues, providing excellent customer service.
  • Prepare and submit payrollrelated tax filings and other reports, in accordance with applicable laws and internal needs.
  • Generate payroll reports for management, finance, and the people team, providing insights on payroll costs, trends, and analysis.
  • Implement and maintain efficient payroll systems, software, and tools, continuously seeking opportunities for process automation and improvement.
  • Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard payroll data and mitigate risks of fraud, errors, and noncompliance, conduct periodic audits of payroll records, processes, and procedures to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance, and coordinate with external auditors when required.
  • Stay up to date with South African payroll regulations, tax laws, and labour laws, ensuring compliance in payroll processing.
  • Support ad hoc projects and initiatives that may arise in line with business needs.

Requirements:
Qualification and Skill
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  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
  • Experience working with SAGE 300 and Eco-Time is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated track record as a Payroll Specialist or similar, with a solid understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle complex calculations and resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Experience in time capturing and working with overtime data.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate payrollrelated information to employees and internal stakeholders, with a strong ability to partner with managers and heads of departments to get their approval of working hours and overtime for payroll processing.
  • High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Strong team player and ability to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Ability to take initiative and to selfmanage to meet payroll deadlines and objectives.
  • Experience with process improvement and automation is advantageous.
  • Indepth knowledge of South African payroll legislation, tax codes, and employment regulations.

Caleb Ebrahim
Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance
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