Payroll Compliance & Taxation Manager at Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd

Duties include but will not be limited to:

Payroll Management

• Oversee and review the processing of monthly payrolls across the business to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.
• Supervise and provide guidance to payroll administrators and ensure service excellence.
• Maintain and continuously improve payroll processes and systems.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with local tax laws and statutory requirements (e.g., PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other payroll-related taxes).
• Oversee preparation and submission of all statutory returns, including EMP201, EMP501, IRP5 certificates, and other payroll tax reports.
• Act as the primary point of contact for SARS and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Audits & Controls

• Coordinate internal and external payroll and tax audits.
• Implement and monitor internal controls related to payroll and tax processes.
• Ensure audit findings are addressed and resolved effectively.

Third-Party Payments processing

• Manage end-to-end third-party payment processes by reconciling payroll deductions and company contributions against third-party schedules.
• Prepare and validate payment files for medical aid, retirement funds, risk benefits, statutory authorities (e.g., PAYE, UIF, SDL), and garnishee orders.
• Ensure all payments are accurate, compliant, and made within prescribed deadlines to avoid penalties or employee impact.
• Maintain up-to-date records of payments, resolve queries with third parties, and support audit and compliance reviews as required.

Reconciliations & Accounting

• Oversee monthly payroll reconciliations and ensure alignment with general ledger and financial statements.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams on month-end and year-end close activities related to payroll.
• Ensure accurate allocation of payroll costs across business units.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and mentor payroll team members.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on payroll, tax, and compliance matters.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and external service providers to ensure end-to-end payroll integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Professional payroll or tax certification (e.g., SARA Payroll Practitioner / Payroll Manager, SAIPA, SAICA – advantageous).
• Minimum 7 years’ payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Experience in managing payroll audits and compliance reviews.
• Solid understanding of payroll accounting and reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle) and MS Excel.