Payroll Accountant

• Calculate and process employee salaries wages piece work bonuses and other compensation accurately and on time.
  
• Validate timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies.
  
• Process payroll adjustments including bonuses overtime and deductions.
  
• Assist FM with the calculation of annual profitshare amounts.
  
• General query handling.
  
• Reconciliation of the payroll system to the financial system.
  
• Preparation of payroll journals.
  
• Applications for tax directives.
  
• Manage and completion of UI19 documentation.
  
• Assist in CTC calculations for potential candidates.
  

• Ensure accurate and timely withholding and remittance of payroll taxes.
  
• Stay updated on tax regulations and make necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
  

• Ensure accurate and timely withholding and remittance of payroll taxes.
  
• Stay updated on tax regulations and make necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
  
• Review all thirdparty payments and reconciliations.
  
• Liaise with thirdparty administrators w.r.t medical aid and pension fund.
  
• Yearly updates on beneficiary information.
  

• Maintain accurate and uptodate payroll records.
  
• Prepare and maintain related employee records.
  

• Ensure compliance with local regulations governing payroll.
  
• Prepare and file payrollrelated reports such as monthly and annual tax returns.(EMP201 WCA EMP501).
  
• Risk management procedures.
  

• Assist in internal and external audits related to payroll and employee compensation.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in accounting finance or a related field.
  
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation can be beneficial.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint & Outlook)
  
• A minimum of three years experience in a similar role.
  
• Proficiency in using Payroll software (Extensive experience on SAGE 300 people payroll will be advantageous)
  
• Good understanding of and working knowledge of all the appropriate Acts (LRA BCEA Secretarial determination OSHA COID EEA SDL) best practices.
  
• Advanced Excel skills required & proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  
• Good accounting and tax knowledge (tax directives) and exposure to SARS Efiling
  
• Knowledge and experience of EMP201 returns and EMP501.
  
• Income code knowledge.
  
• Knowledge of Medical aid & pension/provident fund employee benefits UIF SDL & compensation programs.
  
• Journal and reconciliation experience is nonnegotiable.
  
• Knowledge of banking electronic payment.
  
• Experience with time and attendance software.
  

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
  
• Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to diverse stakeholders.
  
• Strong analytical skills attention to detail and ability to handle and interpret large sets of data accurately.
  
• High level of integrity professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll information.
  
• Strong problemsolving abilities and a proactive approach.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and resultsdriven.
  
• Meticulous and thorough nature or attention to detail
  
• Maintain and build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships with a service approach.
  
• Emotional resilience.
  
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Highly reliable and trustworthy maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
  
• Committed team player and good leader.