Payroll Accountant (Western Cape) at PEP

Description

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing, payment, and reconciliation of all payroll-related financial transactions and accounts, adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing daily, weekly and monthly salary-related payments.
• Ensure the accurate and timely reconciliation, payments and record keeping of all salary deductions to third parties and authorities.
• Ensure all payroll control accounts are reconciled, balanced and posted to the general ledger.
• Report on payroll errors and implement corrective actions and controls.
• Resolve queries efficiently and within agreed timelines.
• Provide support to all stakeholders to ensure service delivery standards in payroll are met.
• Provide Payroll administrators with the required billings for payroll input.
• Apply for tax directives electronically. 
• Issue annual tax certificates.
• Ensure all monthly, bi-annual and annual  tax returns are accurately reconciled and timely submitted to the relevant revenue authorities (including BLNE countries).
• Manage team performance, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to deadlines.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to manage the payroll finance function effectively.

Requirements

• B. Com or related qualification (with Accounting Major)
• 5 years of experience within a complex payroll environment, reconciling control accounts
• Computer Literacy: Sage 300, Google Suite or MS Office (with advanced Excel)
• Knowledge of payroll legislation (Income Tax, Employment Tax Incentives, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Sectoral Determination, PAYE, UIF, etc., as well as guidelines and best practices
• Experience with monthly and annual statutory payroll returns
• General understanding of employee benefits, provident fund and medical aid regulations and administration