One of our public sector clients are in urgent need of experienced Payroll Managers who come from the public sector environment, to join their team on a 5-year term.

Qualifications and experience:

Matric

NQF 7 / 8 - Related degree (completed) - Finance / Commerce

No less than 3 years' payroll experience, plus 3 years' holding a managerial role within public sector

Preference:

• Advanced training in SAGE Payroll administration system
• Registration with a Professional Body: South African Payroll Association.
• At least 4 - 5 years Managerial experience in Payroll Management (Payroll and Reporting) position in the public sector

Clear credit record

Clear criminal record

Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront

Knowledge:

Extensive knowledge of GRAP, PFMA and Treasury Regulations

Knowledge of relevant public sector

Accounting and Finance legislation and regulatory requirements

Sound financial acumen

Knowledge of financial systems

Extensive knowledge of Labour Relations Act

Microsoft Excel, VIP Payroll and Pastel knowledge and accounting

Understanding of business imperatives around financial management.

Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory frameworks

Key skills:

Excellent English communication

Strategic

Detail orientated

Problem solving

Leadership

Business planning

Project management

Deadline driven

Organised

Assertive

Punctual

Ethical

Meticulous

Analytical

Computer literate

Fund management

Key performance areas:

Manage all payroll functions

Oversee: Direct report 1, indirect report 2

Responsible for R 884 million financial responsibility, R 216 million financial accountability

Manage the entire organisational employee cost budget, releasing salaries of R 250 million per annum

Adherence to SARS and Labour Act

Implement financial strategy

Implement and review payroll processes

GL recons monthly

Prep and recon of statutory payroll reports

Recon and submit tax certificates

Liaise with HR Admin regarding garnishee orders, stop orders, deductions on payroll

Responsible for: leading, managing, payroll coordination, financial accounting support, leave entitlements, payroll system, statutory requirements, bank recons and people management

Liaise with internal and external auditors

Statutory reporting: COIDA, SARS, PAYE, UIF, EEA2 / EEA4, stakeholder reporting , operational reporting