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Payroll Accountant
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Durban - South Africa
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7 October 2026 (Yesterday)
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5 January 2027
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Job Summary
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Job Title: Payroll Accountant
Department: Human Resources / Payroll
Location: Durban Kwa Zulu Natal
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 November 2026
About Us
Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Payroll Processing Engineer to optimize automate and manage payroll systems to ensure accurate timely and compliant employee compensation. The core focus will be on improving workflows reducing errors and implementing HR technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full payroll function end-to-end and effective team leadership.
This role requires a seasoned payroll professional with extensive management experience and the ability to manage complex payroll structures across multiple payroll streams.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management & Administration
What is on Offer
How to Apply
Send CV: emailprotected
Please ensure the job title Payroll Accountant is reflected in the subject line of your email application.
Please note: Only candidates with extensive end-to-end payroll management experience and Sage 300 exposure will be considered.
Note: If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
There are no costs associated with securing employment with us
Job Title: Payroll Accountant
Department: Human Resources / Payroll
Location: Durban Kwa Zulu Natal
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 November 2026
About Us
Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Payroll Processing Engineer to optimize automate and manage payroll systems to ensure accurate timely and compliant employee compensation. The core focus will be on improving workflows reducing errors and implementing HR technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full payroll function end-to-end and effective team leadership.
This role requires a seasoned payroll professional with extensive management experience and the ability to manage complex payroll structures across multiple payroll streams.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management & Administration
- Continuously identify and implement improvements to payroll processes reporting and accounting systems.
- Overseer and enhance payroll and HRIS systems.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to management regarding payroll performance.
- Comanage the full payroll function from start to finish across multiple payrolls.
- Maintain compliance with payroll laws regulations and tax computations
- Manage payroll processing for a large employee complement.
- Oversee payroll reconciliations and audit processes.
- Prepare and present weekly and monthly payroll reports.
- Compile executive-level payroll reports and management information.
- Analyze payroll data and trends to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure reporting accuracy and timely submission of payroll information.
- Ensure adherence to payroll legislation tax regulations and company policies.
- Drive process improvements and efficiencies within payroll operations.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll information.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
- Lead and manage payroll teams effectively.
- Provide coaching mentorship and performance management.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration across departments.
- Drive accountability and high-performance standards within the payroll function.
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or Business Management is typically required
- Relevant Payroll Finance HR or related qualification advantageous.
- Minimum 810 years management experience within payroll environments.
- Comprehensive end-to-end payroll knowledge and experience.
- Experience managing high-volume payroll environments.
- Proven experience managing multiple payroll structures.
- Sage 300 knowledge and experience is essential.
- Strong reporting and analytical capability.
- Advanced computer literacy and Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Payroll Management
- Sage 300
- Payroll Compliance
- Payroll Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Leadership & Team Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Confidentiality & Integrity
- Process Improvement
What is on Offer
- Competitive market-related remuneration package.
- Opportunity to join a large and dynamic operational environment.
- Exposure to high-volume payroll operations.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
How to Apply
Send CV: emailprotected
Please ensure the job title Payroll Accountant is reflected in the subject line of your email application.
Please note: Only candidates with extensive end-to-end payroll management experience and Sage 300 exposure will be considered.
Note: If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
We are committed to locating the ideal job for you so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.
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