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Purpose and role in the business:

• The Financial Controller is responsible for managing all finance and accounting operations, coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and preparing monthly financial statements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Sales and Accounts Receivable function
• Manage stock at port reporting
• Ensure integrity of the General Ledger accounts for allocated accounts
• Payroll liabilities oversight
• Manage the implementation, maintenance, and assessment of internal controls
• Support with internal and external audits
• Indirect taxes – VAT and diesel rebates
• Managing Bank and Cash
• Head Office budgeting and forecasting
• Head Office monthly reporting and variance explanations
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls and ensure quality control over financial transactions
• Approve HO purchase requisitions
• ERP improvements and automation initiatives
• Additional controller duties as necessary

Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Honours in Accounting/Finance or equivalent) advantageous.
• Professional accounting designation such as CA(SA), CIMA, or ACCA preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years relevant experience in financial management, reporting, and control.
• Experience in the mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry sector (preferably within a mining operation) is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced MS Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS and applicable tax legislation (VAT, diesel rebate, etc.).

Technical / Financial Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Ability to prepare and analyse budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts.
• Proven experience in managing general ledger, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting, tax compliance, and audit procedures.
• Experience with internal controls, process improvement, and risk management.
• Solid understanding of cost control and variance analysis.

Analytical and Strategic Skills:

• Strong financial acumen with attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strategic thinking for aligning financial management with organizational goals.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills:

• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally (Operations, Procurement, HR, etc.).
• Decision-making and problem-solving under pressure.

Systems and Process Skills:

• Hands-on experience in ERP system enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Ability to develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Strong focus on process efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

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Job Description

• Deliver end-to-end outsourced payroll services to a portfolio of clients using PaySpace. Ensure full compliance with South African payroll legislation and internal quality standards, while meeting service-level agreements (SLAs). The role demands a strong technical understanding of PaySpace, excellent client service capabilities, and a proven ability to manage payrolls across multiple industries and pay cycles in a high-volume BPO environment.

Job Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and process multiple client payrolls on PaySpace, including full monthly, fortnightly, and weekly cycles.
• Capture and audit all payroll input such as new hires, terminations, variable earnings/deductions, and changes.
• Ensure the accuracy and timely submission of payroll outputs, including payslips, reports, statutory declarations, and third-party payments.
• Responsible for disbursement of all payroll EFT / transfers.
• Manage tax year-end processes, IRP5 reconciliations, and submission via PaySpace and SARS eFiling.
• Perform reconciliations for payroll accounts and statutory submissions (UIF, PAYE, SDL, COIDA).
• Ensure clients’ compliance with relevant legislation, including BCEA, SARS regulations, and statutory deadlines.
• Handle client queries effectively, provide support on payroll compliance, and maintain high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
• Participate in onboarding and transitioning new clients onto the PaySpace platform.
• Liaise with third parties (SARS, Department of Labour, financial institutions) on client matters.
• Support internal process improvements and ensure best practices are followed for BPO payroll delivery.
• Follow up and support resolution of outstanding payroll-related debtors.
• Obtain SARS directives, where applicable.
• Handle administration and payroll queries.
• Responsible for client satisfaction and client retention.
• Responsible for ensuring all outstanding debtors in respect of payroll portfolio are collected.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Matric 
• PaySpace Certification (Essential)
• Diploma/Degree in Payroll Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 3 + years of payroll experience/administration.
• Minimum 3 years of full-function payroll experience in a BPO or shared services environment (will be to your advantage).
• Demonstrated experience using PaySpace to manage multiple client payrolls.
• Knowledge of multi-country payroll in Africa (advantageous).
• 3 + years of general payroll experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES

 Behavioural Competencies

• Strong client focus with a consulting mindset
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accountability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
• Collaborative and team-oriented

Technical competencies

• Sound understanding of SARS legislation and statutory compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA)
• Must be able to resolve PAYE queries on payslip
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Ability to prove calculations on the payslip
• Advanced knowledge of PaySpace payroll software (multi-company functionality, batch uploads, reporting)
• Microsoft word, Excel experience
• Good knowledge of SARS E@syfile and E-filing