Accountant Payroll

Minimum requirements: B Degree in Accounting, or any other relevant qualification (NQF Level 7). Registration with a reputable accounting body. 3 - 5 years Payroll experience, preferably in a higher education sector. Knowledge of relevant legislation and rules such as UIF, Tax , Skills Levies, PAYE, WCA. Understanding of IFRS and other relevant accounting standards. Understanding of payroll-related practices such as payroll reconciliations. Understanding of Financial systems. Advanced Proficiency in MS Office. Proficient in SAP or equivalent system. Demonstrated ability to reconcile payroll and post-payroll postings. Summary of Duties: Perform payroll data variances analysis. Query and validate bottom line variances with Human Resources. Process payroll payments on the systems once accuracy of data have been confirmed by Human Resources. Investigate and correct payroll rejections. Transfer payroll file to bank for payment within agreed timeframe. Preparation, reconciliation and submission of all monthly and annual statutory returns such as PAYE, UIF and SDL (EMP 501) returns. Prepare and submit all returns and declarations for the department of labour. Reconcile the annual EMP201 to generate the EMP501 and submit to SARS. Generate IRP5s for submission to SARS and distribution to employees. Calculate any PAYE overpayment and submit any refund claims to SARS. Process all statutory and third-party payments accurately and timeously prior to submission to Manager Accounts Payable and Payroll for review and approval. Perform statutory and third-party payment reconciliations. Submit proof of statutory deduction payments to HR Make available reports, answer to audit queries from and render explanations to the DUT auditors during interim and year end audits. Prepare all the payroll disclosure for the annual financial statements in line with the reporting standards and DHET requirements. Prepare reports for purposes of reporting to various structures as required, in accordance with the reporting schedule. Provide input into monthly reports on payroll-related metrics Ensure payroll system updates take place as scheduled. Submit forecasted increase in employee benefits and statutory contributions to Manager Accounts Payable and Payroll for inclusion in the payroll budget. Closing Date 19 October 2026