ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT – PAYROLL (C4) (REF81067G)

The Challenge

To support the Payroll Accountant in delivering accurate timely and compliant payroll services through the effective administration of payroll processes reconciliations financial controls statutory compliance and third-party payments. The role is responsible for maintaining payroll data integrity providing management reporting supporting audit requirements and supervising payroll activities to ensure effective governance and service excellence.

Qualifications :

The Ideal Applicant

• National Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Commerce or an equivalent recognised qualification (NQF Level 6 or 7).
• Computer Literate in MS Office Advance Excel and SAP HR/Payroll Modules.
• Five (5) years experience in end-to-end payroll processing payroll administration payroll accounting reconciliations and statutory compliance of which three (3) years on supervisory level.
• SAP Payroll SAP HCM or SAP SuccessFactors training/certification will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of HR Information Systems.

Additional Information :

Job Specific competencies include

• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation statutory deductions and compliance requirements.
• Excellent numerical analytical and reconciliation skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Good planning organisational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service orientation with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace process improvements and system changes.
• Commitment to governance internal controls and continuous improvement.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time