Finance & Payroll Manager at QCIC

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance & Payroll Manager to manage our SA payroll and bookkeeping and assist with our global compliance. You will be assisting the Senior Finance Manager with the day-to-day financial operations and statutory requirements of our SA companies as well as working with the Finance team on global tasks.

To ensure success as a Finance & Payroll Manager you should possess strong knowledge of payroll and accounting practices, with the ability to use your technical knowledge to recommend processes and procedures.

The successful incumbent will be someone who can withstand the pressure surrounding accounting and payroll deadlines, who possess meticulous attention to detail and someone who can take initiative.

What you will do

Payroll

• Onboarding employees as well as maintaining and updating payroll records
• Assist in answering employees’ questions regarding payroll-related matters
• Responsible for timeous and accurate payroll processing, reporting and reconciliations
• Ensuring that all payroll statutory submissions are completed timeously (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
• Processing all monthly SARS payments on E-filing
• Preparing monthly EMP201
• Reconciling and submission of EMP501 at tax year end
• Distributing IRP5’s at tax year end
• Issuing of payslips

Finance

• Preparing VAT201 reconciliations and submissions to SARS
• Assisting in the monthly management accounts; reconciling the accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger
• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly financial reports plus any ad hoc reports when required for the Senior Finance Manager
• Assisting the Senior Finance Manager with budgets and identifying variances with explanatory narratives
• Updating the project management software to ensure information is correct in real time
• Reconciling bank accounts, credit cards and the payment schedule
• Ensuring suppliers are paid within terms and loaded onto the bank’s system
• Providing general assistance to the Finance Manager

What we are looking for

• A minimum of five years' experience in a finance role including a minimum of 2 years in payroll.
• Solid knowledge of payroll principles, processes and procedures.
• Solid understanding of local tax legislation and practices.
• Adequate knowledge of bookkeeping practices and accounting standards.
• Competent using Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent numeracy skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability and adaptable when working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, tact, and discretion at all times.