Regional Payroll Manager - Randburg Verfied

R 35,000 per month Randburg, Gauteng Randburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 11-03-2020 10:53:52 AM
06-05-2020 10:53:52 AM
REGIONAL PAYROLL MANAGER - JOHANNESBURG - R30000 to R34000 pm

**WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF SAGE X3**

We are currently recruiting a Regional Payroll Manager for an international Company to be based in Johannesburg.

The Regional Payroll Manager will co-ordinate the payroll for South Africa. Strategically responsible for improving and streamlining processes whilst also being hands on with the operational processing of the regional payrolls. Management of the vendors and ensuring Service Level Agreements are met. Supporting a number of group and regional projects.

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the SA.

Qualifications/ Experience:
• Certified Payroll Professional
• Knowledge of South African payroll legislation and benefits experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in payroll roles in medium to large companies (hospitality great advantage)
• Good interpersonal skills & Demonstrable Initiative
• Strong analytical skills & attention to detail
• Ability to deliver responsibilities with minimum supervision

Laws, Regulations, Health & Safety and Policies:

• Follows all applicable laws relating to general accounting practices and tax regulations

• Complies fully with the set financial reporting deadlines and guidelines, as outlined by the Cluster Financial Controller.

Behaviours and Skills
• Results and standards orientated
• Excellent attention to detail
• Has passion, pride and ambition
• Proactive and committed to the businesses’ interests
• Flexible manner, adapts quickly
• Works under own initiative
• Works independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and admin skills
• Structured approach and able to meet deadlines
• Works well under pressure and naturally goes the extra mile
• Gets the job done with a sense of fun

Duties and responsibilities:

Confidentiality
• Due to the fact that this position comes into contact with sensitive matters from time to time, it is required that total confidentiality is maintained at all times. Breaches of this will result in disciplinary action
• To maintain total confidentiality of guests staying at the Group's properties. Breaches of this will result in disciplinary action
• To maintain total confidentiality of all information and documentation pertaining to the business

Payroll & Benefit Processing:
• Maintains payroll information by designing systems; managing the collection, calculation, and entering of data with support from HR at the respective properties
• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes
• Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee salaries, employee and employer taxes, benefits, pension and social security contributions and compensation payments
• Pays employees by managing the production and issuance of electronic transfers to accounts department
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, disability, and non-taxable wages
• Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests
• Complies with local tax and legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
• Maintains payroll guidelines and controls by writing and updating policies and procedures
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks
• Liaises with group Finance, HR and external advisors to manage Foreign business visitor’s employment tax implications in South Africa and Kenya
• Liaison with benefits broker on medical and pension or provident funds to ensure fund allocations are done correctly from payment to be done by the end of the month
• Assist with the exporting of data required for employment equity and skills development submissions

Accounting and Reconciliation:
• Assist the Finance department with the posting reconciliation and analysis of the monthly payroll for the South African entities
• Posts the accounting entries in the accounting books
• Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies
• Analyses payroll variances vs. budget forecast and last year
• Submit SARS and UIF reports and year end reconciliations and certificates to employees
• Deduction, reconciliation for payment by accounts to relevant suppliers
• Collation and submission of figures required for industry salary surveys

Projects and Implementation:
• Assist with the implementation of group and regional projects
• Assisting with the rollout of the global HR system implementation in South Africa.
• Review and consolidation of payroll systems in South Africa
• Review supplier’s payroll bureau services and asses suitability to outsource processing in order to free up time to focus projects and improvements
• Assist with the integration of payroll into the new global accounting system Sage X3
• Lead the Time and Attendance implementation project in South Africa

Package & Benefits:
? Permanent Employment (Subject to 3-month probation)
? Basic monthly salary – Market Related
? A performance-based bonus scheme
? 50% Company Contribution on Medical Aid
? 50% Company Contribution on Pension Fund
? Other Company benefits

Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 8am – 5pm
Notice Period: 3 months
Availability of Position: Immediately