Payroll Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR006242/PaB

Date posted:

Friday, April 4, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

750 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant with a passion for accuracy, compliance, and process improvement?

POSITION INFO:
Join my client's dynamic team and play a crucial role in managing payroll operations, ensuring financial integrity, and driving efficiency.

This role is based in Sandton, Johannesburg North.

Key Responsibilities:

Budget & Reporting: Prepare annual salary budgets, monitor manpower costs, and report on variances.
Payroll Management: Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
Reconciliation & Compliance: Ensure alignment between payroll and general ledger systems, manage audits, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Process Improvement: Analyze payroll procedures, recommend improvements, and implement best practices.
Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll staff to ensure high performance.
Cross-Border Payroll: Manage payroll for international hires, transfers, and secondments.
Stakeholder Engagement: Provide superior payroll support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or Payroll-related field.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in payroll accounting, with managerial experience preferred.
Skills: Strong knowledge of payroll systems, general ledger reconciliation, and financial reporting.
Compliance: In-depth understanding of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and audit requirements.
Leadership: Ability to supervise and develop a payroll team effectively.

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