Payroll Manager at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Job Summary

The Payroll Manager optimally directs the Payroll Division in accordance with the South African Medical Research Council’s strategic objectives, policies, procedures, and legislative requirements. Overseeing the entire payroll operations, where all staff members are paid accurately and on time, as well as, ensuring that the organisation remains compliant with all Tax and Financial regulations. Supervising the payroll team to ensure accurate, on-time and compliant payroll. Strategically staying abreast of latest trends in the field of payroll in order to direct development of up to date payroll SOPs and systems. Direct the integrating Payroll systems with other key HR systems to reduce complexity, redundant data, and risk errors.

Responsibilities:

•  Develop an integrated Payroll strategy that optimizes the benefits of integrating Payroll systems with human resource systems to provide one system employee record, making reporting easier and faster.
•  Oversee timeous processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades.
•  Determine the payroll setup and infrastructure to support the business and employees.
•  Ensure that final payroll reports are accurate and processed before deadline. Reviewed reports are signed off, and monthly variances are explained and documented.
•  Review and approve MRC4 for all deduction reports for month end pay overs and third-party cheque, requisitions for Finance to process payments for e.g., PAYE, SDL, UIF, Pensions, Medical Aid Union fees etc. ensuring that the amount requested agree to the payroll reports and that differences are clearing identified and explained.
•  Oversee monthly updating and reconciling of SARS statement and payroll tax submission schedule to prepare for mid and year-end tax submission.
•  Liaise with auditors and oversee payroll audits.
•  Oversee Payroll related queries attended to by Payroll Specialist and relevant staff on SAMRC Payroll notifications informed.

Core Requirements:

•  3-year National Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting or relevant field.
•  Strong strategic planning and budget management skills.
•  At least 10 years Payroll Experience in the management of Payroll Division.

Advantageous

•  Postgraduate Qualification in related field.
•  Proficiency in Windows operating systems as well as Analysis and Reporting.
•  Proven ability to lead and support a team of Payroll Professionals.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.