Payroll Supervisor at Ackermans

• We are looking for a Payroll Supervisor to join our team at the Support Centre in Kuils River. In this role, you will be the engine behind our payroll operations, ensuring that thousands of our dedicated team members are compensated accurately and on time.
• As a leader within our HR department, you will bridge the gap between technical payroll administration and high-level financial reporting. You will lead a team of administrators/clerks to uphold our CRISP values while navigating the complexities of large-scale retail payroll across multiple regions.

Knowledge Required:

• Payroll systems experience
• Knowledge of full payroll function, including payroll capturing and reconciliation
• Expert Knowledge of BCEA,PAYE, UIF, Skills Levy Act and ETI
• Working knowledge of integrated payroll
• Basic knowledge of financial administration
• A good understanding of Accounting principles
• Understanding of tax and labour legislation
• SAP Finance module
• Payspace
• Review financial postings- Understanding account structures and clearing of accounts
• Assist with internal and external Audits
• Provision for Leave calculations

Skills required:

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong aptitude for working with figures and reconciling data
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent People Management
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Above average numerical ability
• Analytical thinking
• Able to deal with large volumes of work and work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good Organisational skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner

​​​​​​​Qualifications required:

Essential:

• Diploma or Degree (Finance or HR)

Preferred:

• BCom Accounting Degree or any other relevant degree.

​​​​​​​Experience required:

Essential:

• 5 years payroll experience, including strong reconciliation experience
• Administrating a large payroll
• 2 or more years supervisory experience

​​​​​​​Preferred:

• 3 -5 years integrated payroll systems experience
• Experience in tax legislation in other African countries
• Experience in running a payroll in other African countries
• Weekly payroll experience
• Reconciliation to Balance sheet experience