Payroll Manager Financial Controller

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Overview:

We seek an experienced Payroll Manager/Financial Controller to oversee payroll operations and financial reporting across group entities ensuring compliance efficiency risk management and team leadership in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management: Oversee weekly/monthly payroll ensuring compliance with labor laws taxes and policies; manage EMP201 IRP5 tax filings UIF COIDA and IOD claims; use Dbit and Pastel Payroll; train staff on legislative updates; prepare for audits.
Financial Accounting & Control: Manage purchase ledger bank payments journal entries debtors ledger balance sheet reconciliations VAT PAYE management accounts budgeting forecasting and annual audits.
Systems & Process Improvement: Enhance financial controls automation and efficiency using Pastel Partner and other tools.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to statutory policies (employment equity BEE SDL); maintain audit-ready records; implement legislative updates.
Leadership & Collaboration: Mentor finance/payroll teams; foster internal/external relationships; support group initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA/CIMA preferred).
7 years in payroll management financial control and accounting with leadership experience.
Expertise in Pastel Partner Dbit Pastel Payroll and related systems.
Strong leadership analytical and detail-oriented skills.

KPIs: Payroll accuracy timely submissions audit compliance process efficiency team development.

Work Environment: Fast-paced hands-on role requiring continuous improvement professionalism and collaboration.

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Overview:We seek an experienced Payroll Manager/Financial Controller to oversee payroll operations and financial reporting across group entities ensuring compliance efficiency risk management and team leadership in a dynamic environment.Key Responsibilities:Payroll Management: Oversee weekly/mon...