Payroll Accountant

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time
My client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll and Accounting Specialist to join their team.

The ideal candidate will excel in managing payroll operations and handling a variety of accounting tasks within a dynamic shared service environment.

This role is a 9 month fixed term contract and is based in Rosebank, Johannesburg North

Key Responsibilities:

  • Payroll Administration: Oversee the entire payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees.
  • Tax Directive Management: Manage the process of applying for tax directives efficiently.
  • Salary Payments Oversight: Review and approve salary payments, ensuring they align with supporting documentation and internal policies.
  • Internal Controls Maintenance: Continuously monitor and enhance internal control procedures within the payroll department to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Journal Entries Processing: Accurately record payroll-related journal entries.
  • Monthly Reconciliations: Prepare and manage monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all discrepancies are addressed promptly.
  • Payroll Control Account Management: Reconcile payroll control accounts on a monthly basis and resolve any related queries.
  • EMP201 Submissions: Handle the monthly submission of EMP201 forms with precision.
  • EMP501 Submissions: Oversee the bi-annual submission of EMP501 forms, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • COIDA Submission: Coordinate and manage the annual submission for COIDA.
  • Audit Support: Provide necessary documentation and support for both internal and external audits.
  • VAT Administration: Manage the VAT process from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Accounting Responsibilities: Perform a wide range of accounting tasks as required, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
  • Banking Management: Oversee banking administration and resolve any related issues.
  • General Support: Assist with any additional tasks and projects as needed.

Qualification and Experience needed:
  • BCom degree in Finance
  • 5 years experience in accounting specialising in Payroll
  • 5 years experience in payroll processing
  • 5 years experience in VAT processing
  • Software exposure in: SAP, Sage Evolution or Sage 300


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