Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant

4 days ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Sappi Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year
We are hiring

We're on the lookout to develop an individual into the Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant position. With a development plan in place, the individual will prepare payroll third party payments and review payroll financial entries for Sappi Limited and its subsidiaries. They will support the business to improve processes, people practices and business efficiency and support the department on all Tax, Accounting and System testing relating to payroll.

As a Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant, you will be responsible to:
  • Prepare payroll third-party payments and ensure payment is executed per the service level agreement
  • Review monthly journals and ensure all the balances are correct
  • Prepare, reconcile and submit the monthly filing of statutory tax returns including the creation and distribution of IRP5s
  • Have a good understanding of calculating employee and employer tax liability
  • Preparation and submission of audit requirements and queries
  • Compile information for manpower budgets and preparation of cash flow forecasting
  • Supervise direct report(s) including KPI discussions and supporting personal development
  • Identify system and process change requirements by engaging with all stakeholders
  • Support the payroll banking function to execute the monthly payroll on an ad hoc basis
  • Maintain sound Payroll Governance and ensure Standard Operating Procedures are in place
What are we looking for?
  • Relevant Payroll or Finance Degree
  • Minimum 3 Years Payroll experience
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Employee Central and SAP FI and HRM
  • Supervisory experience
We are hiring

We're on the lookout to develop an individual into the Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant position. With a development plan in place, the individual will prepare payroll third party payments and review payroll financial entries for Sappi Limited and its subsidiaries. They will support the business to improve processes, people practices and business efficiency and support the department on all Tax, Accounting and System testing relating to payroll.

As a Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant, you will be responsible to:
  • Prepare payroll third-party payments and ensure payment is executed per the service level agreement
  • Review monthly journals and ensure all the balances are correct
  • Prepare, reconcile and submit the monthly filing of statutory tax returns including the creation and distribution of IRP5s
  • Have a good understanding of calculating employee and employer tax liability
  • Preparation and submission of audit requirements and queries
  • Compile information for manpower budgets and preparation of cash flow forecasting
  • Supervise direct report(s) including KPI discussions and supporting personal development
  • Identify system and process change requirements by engaging with all stakeholders
  • Support the payroll banking function to execute the monthly payroll on an ad hoc basis
  • Maintain sound Payroll Governance and ensure Standard Operating Procedures are in place
What are we looking for?
  • Relevant Payroll or Finance Degree
  • Minimum 3 Years Payroll experience
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Employee Central and SAP FI and HRM
  • Supervisory experience
Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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