Payroll Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you a seasoned Payroll professional with a strong understanding of compliance, reconciliations, and reporting?

POSITION INFO:
My client is looking for a Payroll Manager to lead and manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

This role is based in Springs, Johannesburg East.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage payroll tax processing, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and tax directive requests.
• Calculate and pay tax liabilities in accordance with employee compensation and applicable regulations; file EMP201s with SARS.
• Conduct comprehensive reconciliations for payroll, general ledger accounts, banking, UIF, SDL, and PAYE to ensure data integrity.
• Handle financial postings by applying accurate accounting codes and structures; process vendor payments, UIF contributions, and third-party account clearances.
• Generate and analyse payroll reports covering leave and bonus provisions, fixed expenses, allowances, and tax liabilities. Submit statutory declarations, including COIDA.
• Maintain internal control frameworks, monitor compliance, identify control deficiencies, and implement tools to enhance control effectiveness.
• File and e-file payroll control documents to support audit and regulatory compliance.
• Address and resolve complex payroll queries from both employees and management.
• Supervise payroll system performance, evaluate processes, train users, and report on system metrics.
• Lead employee performance, development, and relations efforts within the payroll team; support management in fostering a positive working environment.
• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation and month-end reporting.
• Prepare integrated and comprehensive payroll reports for Operations.
• Collaborate with auditors to ensure successful execution of external audit processes.
• Support Employment Equity and Stats SA reporting through accurate data submission.
• Assist with broader accounting duties as needed.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned.

• BCom degree in Accounting/Finance
• 10 years proven experience in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll role
• Strong knowledge of South African tax and payroll legislation
• Experience in EMP201 submissions and SARS eFiling
• Solid understanding of payroll systems, financial reconciliations, and general accounting principles
• Educos, , SARS Efiling and JDE System experience advantageous,
• Experience managing internal controls and working with audit teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
• Leadership experience with a focus on team development and operational performance