Finance Officer: Payroll at Sappi

• Global Business Services is on the lookout for an experienced Finance Officer: Payroll to maintain sound payroll governance and ensure standard operating procedures are adhered to and prepare journal entries, reconciliation and payment schedules in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and in accordance with Sappi Limited and its subsidiaries policies and procedures.

As Finance Officer : Payroll, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for preparing payment schedules in accordance with Legal, regulatory and Statutory standard to third parties in accordance to agreed payment terms whilst considering the cash flow implications. These include, but not limited to medical aid, provident or pension fund contributions, PAYE, SDL and UIF.
• Preparation of Payroll vendor, customer and GL reconciliations.
• Extracting reports or generating financial information for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the regulatory tax submissions as required.
• Assist the Payroll Department in the optimisation of systems and resources in relation to the Payroll Finance related functions.
• Responsible for the Garnishee process.
• Preparation of Payroll journals including accruals, account clearings and initial proposal of General Ledger allocations.
• Responsible to submit all EFT payments to finance for processing.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 with relevant NQF level 5 qualification (Payroll / Finance)
• Working towards a Payroll or Finance Diploma or Degree would be advantageous
• Minimum 3 Years’ experience in a Payroll Administration with finance background
• Sound knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
• Sound knowledge of SAP Payroll Systems
• Advanced Excel skills

Closing Date: 16 May 2023