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Johannesburg: Payroll Manager (5-Year Term) Public Sector Candidates Only

Payroll Manager (5-Year Term) Public Sector Candidates Only

Posted on 2025-04-09

Category Accounting Finance
Location Gauteng  /  Johannesburg

Job Summary

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

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