Department of Finance: Senior Financial Analyst

**UP Professional and Support**:
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 06- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

- Responsible for any new payroll codes requests and thorough testing of the parameters within the systems;
- Conduct quality checks of tax deductions, tax register and IRP5 balances to ensure accuracy of tax calculations within the systems;
- Manage payroll system programs and parameters for calculation of statutory and tax calculations of salary runs;
- Balance and submit Monthly tax payments (EMP201). Checking and confirmation of payments;
- Accountable for tax compliance, tax reconciliations and payments of monthly PAYE, UIF and SDL;
- Submission of bi-annual reconciliations on Easy File, e.g., IRP5 runs, EMP501, 601, 701 on submission dates. Assist with modification, and cancellation of prior year IRP5s;
- Management of Executive Portfolio in the Payroll;
- Draft and control of monthly report to Senior Manager: Salaries;
- Manage the performance and development of staff. Ensure performance contracts and assessments for staff in the division are completed;
- Provide leadership concerning the division’s operational and strategic activities and monitor productivity and absenteeism;
- Lead system support to ensure that the systems are operational to the University’s requirements;
- Provide system-related leadership and training to reporting staff members by means of advice, assistance, and examples;
- Manage payments from campus companies related to retirement funds and group insurance and monitor correct payments to insurers;
- Responsible for reconciling pension and provident reports, and timeously payment thereof;
- Ensure that all enquiries are attended to within allocated timelines, according to fair labour practice and within policy;
- Manage permission manager for salary division (includes granting access to UP campus and system access).
- Management of salary suspense accounts handled by staff members to prevent over-payments;
- Remain abreast of changes in tax and payroll legislations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Relevant B-Com in Accounting or Degree in Information Technology with a Certificate in Payroll Taxes and Legislation;
- 5 years’ relevant experience in the following areas:

- Payroll
- Data Analyst
- Project Management
- Management experience

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL

ATTRIBUTES):

- Knowledge of Income tax Act, UIF, SDL, BCoEA;
- Knowledge of SARS rules and regulations;
- Knowledge of UP Pension, provident and group life rules;
- Knowledge of UP internal policies
- Knowledge and creation and maintenance of payroll parameters;
- Extensive understanding of Income Tax, UIF and SDL;
- General understanding of university environment, policy and procedures;
- Computer literacy;
- Payroll systems and processes administration;
- Calculation of income taxes and benefits;
- Execution of payroll;
- Ability to Identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues;
- Aptitude for working with numbers and accounting calculations;
- Accountability for own performance and commitment to delivering value to line manager;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to deal with others in difficult and complex situations;
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Aptitude for working with numbers and accounting calculations;
- Self-motivated and disciplined;
- Business ethics and professional integrity;
- Excellent interpersonal skills: Interact with internal stakeholders, business, and external stakeholders at the highest level;
- Effective time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and function under pressure;
- Participative management style and leadership skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- Hons B-Com Accounting or Taxation;
- Post Grad Diploma in Accounting or Taxation;
- Business Analyst / Data Analytics courses;
- 2 years’ experience in Financial, PeopleSoft, Disciplinary hearing and Performance Management experience.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE: 05 November 2024

ENQUIRIES:

- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._