Payroll Manager

Company Description

Publicic Resources is looking for a Payroll Manager to assist a dynamic team in Johannesburg. The candidate's main function would be to accurately manage and process the payrolls on a weekly, monthly, and adhoc basis.

To ensure all payroll-related functions are carried out efficiently in accordance with company policies, procedures, and work practices.

To meet all statutory compliance requirements as dictated by various regulations. Responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and complete preparation, reconciliation, and filing of all employee tax-related compliances.

Job Description

Effective management of the Payroll, Compensation, deductions, taxes, and Benefits department.

Responsible for overseeing the processing of all payrolls.

Liaise with the different company finance and operational management in respect of reporting and payroll queries.

Ensure strict security, confidentiality, and non-disclosure of payrolls and its protocols is maintained at all times.

Responsible for facilitating between businesses and the offshore payroll function.

Release all payroll via the Sage and H2H SCB banking once approved by agency Finance.

Ensure that all management comply with payroll policies and procedures with regards to authorizations, changes to pay, engagements, terminations, etc.

Meet payroll deadlines.

Maintain complete employee records.

Process payroll on time and ensure accurate cost allocations.

Monthly reports, journals, and statutory returns such as Payroll Tax, IRP 5, Year-end reporting, etc.

General inquiries and inquiry resolution.

Ensure all audit and control environments are fully effective and adequate to ensure risk aversion in payroll.

Identify efficiencies, improvements, enhancements, and opportunities to improve cost and process efficiencies within the payroll function.

Knowledge:

Sage 300 People and ESS.

ERP systems - Navision.

Basic Conditions of Employment SA.

South African Tax knowledge.

SA Labor laws.

Skills (including technology):

SAGE 300 and ESS (Data and report writing, configuration).

Understanding of payroll legislation and process.

ERP systems.

Attributes/behaviours:

Excellent communication skills.

Attention to detail.

Numerical ability and data entry skills.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Stress and time-management skills.

Ability to work to deadlines.

Customer service focus.

Positive attitude.

Sound work ethics.

Demonstrate strong payroll management experience.

Ability to create, review, and supply policies and procedures.

Highly organized.

Qualifications

10 years payroll experience.

Immediate recent hands-on payroll processing, oversight, and controlling.

Expert level Sage competency.

Deep and clear understanding of the full end-to-end payroll cycle.

Be a strong manager being able to facilitate effectively with offshored teams.

Degree, Certificate, or advanced diploma in Payroll/accounting.

Must be able to work later than normal office hours at peak times.

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