Job Description

Fantastic opportunity for a Payroll Accountant to join a respected investment group’s shared services team. This exciting new role works closely with the Head of Shared Services and calls for your strong knowledge of payroll processes and employee reporting. If automation and enhancing employee reporting excites you, and you are passionate about offering the best payroll accounting service and managing the people data, then this is for you. This role will cover all payroll processes, and people data reporting. You will need strong payroll accounting and payroll systems experience, ideally talent reporting. 

Responsibilities:

Ensuring accurate and timely payment of employees and all aspects of the payroll process Ensuring compliance with regulations and legislations Payroll systems and processes understanding and assist with enhancements as required Work with the talent team, finance team and payroll administrator to maintain accurate employee data Monthly reconciliations between finance accounting and payroll records Monthly analysis of payroll movements for management accounts Oversight of payroll records, reports, and documentation for auditing and legal purposes. Payroll audit key point of contact Workmen’s compensation regulatory requirements Keep update on any payroll regulation or law updates, ensuring updates are implemented and best payroll practice is adhered to Produce accurate and high quality monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reports on various employee data and assist on all related ad hoc HR, Talent reports around payroll such as benefits etc.

Requirements:

Minimum of a completed tertiary qualification with a preference to postgraduate / CA(SA) / CIMA qualified candidates as this is a payroll accounting focussed role Minimum 4 years experience in a similar role working with payroll, employee reporting and HR systems, focus on payroll accounting Strong knowledge of payroll systems and process and related accounting principles Exposure to SAGE people or related would be an advantage Must be systems orientated and a keen eye for enhancements High levels of discretion and integrity Proactive and hard working High attention to detail Self-motivated and driven Proactive and positive team player Naturally curious with excellent numerical and analytical skills

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