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Job Title: Payroll Accountant
Location: Overberg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Accounting | Human Resources | Finance
Reference: 2093754

 

Vacancy Details

Our client, in the Agricultural Industry, requires the services of an ethical, self-motivated and professional Payroll Accountant to oversee and manage the payroll and ensure statutory requirements.

 

Key performance areas:

Payroll processing:

• Reconciliation of payroll system to financial system
• Preparation of payroll journals
• Applications for tax directives
• Calculate and process employee salaries, wages, piece work, bonuses, and other compensation accurately and on time.
• Validate timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies.
• Process payroll adjustments, including bonuses, overtime, and deductions.
• Assist FM with calculation of annual profit-share amounts.
• Manage and completion of UI19 documentation.
• Assist in CTC calculations for potential candidates.
• General query handling.

 

Tax compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely withholding and remittance of payroll taxes.
• Stay updated on tax regulations and make necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.

 

Benefits administration:

• Review all third-party payments and reconciliations.
• Liaise with third-party administrators w.r.t medical aid and pension fund.
• Ensure accurate and timely withholding and remittance of payroll taxes.
• Stay updated on tax regulations and make necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
• Yearly updates on beneficiary information

 

Record keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records.
• Prepare and maintain related employee records.

 

Compliance:

• Prepare and file payroll-related reports, such as monthly and annual tax returns (EMP201, WCA, EMP501)
• Ensure compliance with local regulations governing payroll.
• Risk management procedures

 

Audit support:

• Assist in internal and external audit related to payroll and employee compensation.

 

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate must have

• Matric with a degree in Accounting / Finance or relevant qualification
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation will be advantageous
• 2 – 3 years relevant working experience in a similar role
• Working knowledge of Payroll software such as Sage 300, will be advantageous
• Computer literate – (Word, Excel and especially Excel)
• Good understanding of and working knowledge of all the appropriate Acts (LRA, BCEA, Secretarial determination, OSHA, COID, EEA, SDL)
• Good accounting and tax knowledge (tax directives) and exposure to E@syfile, SARS E-filing
• Knowledge and experience of EMP201 returns and EMP501.
• Must have excellent organisational and time management skills
• Must be able to manage a large payroll Must be able to work in a highly pressurised environment with strict deadlines
• Must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Must have strong analytical skills, give great attention to detail and able to interpret large sets of data accurately
• Must have strong problem-solving abilities and a pro-active approach
• Able to maintain and build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships with a service approach.
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Must have a valid driver’s license

 

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Application Deadline: Febuary 12 2024