Employee Benefits Department Accountant
Employee Benefits Department Accountant
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5years
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Payroll Accountant to join their dynamic Employee Benefits team. This is a key role focused on managing endtoend payroll accounting across multiple geographies (South Africa wider Africa and the UK) ensuring financial accuracy statutory compliance and operational efficiency.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with a passion for payroll sharp analytical capabilities and a strong understanding of payroll systems and legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the full payroll process including general ledger management payroll data verification and processing for RSA other African countries and the UK.
Ensure compliance with relevant payroll and tax legislation across jurisdictions.
Maintain accurate payroll records and produce required reports for internal stakeholders and statutory bodies.
Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Partner with the Employee Benefits team to maintain uptodate employee payroll data.
Support internal and external audits relating to payroll and employee benefits.
Continuously improve payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy.
Provide additional support to the finance and accounting teams as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor s degree in accounting Finance or a related field.
Minimum 4 years relevant experience:
3 years in accounting with a focus on payroll and accounts payable.
2 years of team leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of South African payroll and tax laws; exposure to other African countries and the UK is advantageous.
Expertise in payroll systems (Oracle preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated experience in preparing accurate and detailed financial reports.
Proven ability to manage and mentor a highperforming team.
Experience with maintaining dividend statements and crossborder budgeting/forecasting.
Core Competencies:
Exceptional analytical and problemsolving abilities.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to perform under pressure in a fastpaced setting.
Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Independent worker with proactive mindset and team spirit.
Highly adaptable reliable and resilient.
If youre a payroll professional looking to make an impact within a respected HR function this is your chance to join a progressive team in a key strategic role.
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Education
Diploma/Advanced Certificate
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Financial Services / Insurance Agencies and Brokerages / Investment Banking
