Payroll Accountant

My client is currently seeking a Payroll Accountant to join their team and play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing and adherence to regulatory requirements.

If you possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, we want to hear from you.

This role is based in Edenvale, Johannesburg East.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Monthly Revenue and Admin Fee Schedules: Prepare monthly revenue and company admin fee schedules for submission to the finance department.

Salary Cost Journals: Prepare monthly salary cost journals and review their accuracy for approval.

Payment Verification: Review and approve salary-related payments against supporting documentation.

Statistical Reporting: Generate monthly payroll statistical reports.

Banking Administration: Administer banking activities, resolve queries, and ensure timely updates for users.

Staff Training Compliance: Submit staff training schedules and ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.

Cash Flow Reporting: Provide daily cash flow reporting on IT2Net.

RMA/WCA Administration: Administer RMA/WCA processes, resolve queries, ensure compliance, and register new businesses as required.

CWS System Administration: Serve as the administrator for the CWS system, ensuring it is up to date at all times.

POPIA Compliance: Ensure adherence to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) within the office.

Internal Control Procedures: Review and maintain adequate internal control procedures within the payroll department.

General Office Duties: Assist with general office duties, including orders.

Budgeting Support: Assist in providing information required for the budgeting process.

Monthly Results Review: Review monthly results for the payroll department and compare them against budget.

Journal Entries Processing: Process payroll-related journal entries.

Bank Reconciliations: Prepare monthly payroll bank reconciliations.

Control Accounts Reconciliation: Prepare monthly payroll control accounts reconciliations and resolve any queries.

Auditor Support: Assist internal and external auditors by providing supporting documentation.

Ad Hoc Support: Provide assistance with any ad hoc items as required.

Qualifications and Skills required:

Diploma or BCom in Accounting.

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a payroll or accounting role.

Proficiency in IT systems such as Drive and Sage 300 (advantageous).

Experience in an accounting role is advantageous.