Payroll Accountant

SUMMARY:
A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to support its payroll department with end-to-end processing and financial accuracy across multiple regions.

POSITION INFO:

Are you a numbers-driven professional with a passion for precision and payroll?

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to support its payroll department with end-to-end processing and financial accuracy across multiple regions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with international payroll expertise and a deep understanding of accounting principles to step into a dynamic, high-impact role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing payroll journals, processing salary statements, maintaining payroll-related accounts, ensuring compliance with tax and labour regulations, and reconciling accounts with precision. With a strong focus on payroll audits and regular reporting, this role plays a crucial part in financial transparency and employee satisfaction.

Key requirements for the role include:

• A Degree or Diploma (NQF Level 6 or 7) in Accounting, Business Administration, HR Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience, including:
  • At least 3 years in accounting with a focus on payroll and accounts payable
  • At least 3 years managing multiple and international payrolls
  • In-depth knowledge of payroll systems, accounting principles, and in-country payroll regulations
• Advanced MS Excel and MS Word skills
• Accuracy in salary calculations, reconciliations, and tax submissions
• Experience preparing detailed reports for both internal and statutory use

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