Payroll Manager M/F

General information

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The CFAO group contributes to the growth of the African continent, its industrialisation and the emergence of the middle class. 
With a turnover of more than 6.9 billion euros, access to 47 of the continent's 54 countries and 21,000 employees, CFAO is a major player in the fields of mobility, health, consumer goods, infrastructure and energy. 

Joining CFAO means :

* Being part of a growing business sector,
* Acting for the transformation of the African continent,
* Learn, develop and succeed, 
* Joining a pan-African group and meeting thousands of different cultures.

 

We are looking for a  Payroll Manager M/F  based :  South Africa

 

Job Description :

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced and suitably qualified Payroll Manager to join CFAO Holdings South Africa.

This is a locally based permanent contract in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for, and oversee and direct the payroll function, and ensure alignment with policies and relevant legislation.

 

Requested Profile :

Experiential and Educational Requirements

• Tertiary Qualification and/or relevant payroll-related qualification is essential.
• 10 years relevant experience of which at least 5 must be in a managerial role.
• Advanced Payroll Tax knowledge and experience in monthly and bi-annual submissions, tax issues and queries are essential.
• Solid financial acumen and knowledge of SAP Accounting software.
• Employment equity knowledge and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Sage 300 People Payroll software and all its different modules including ESS is essential.
• Must be a certified Sage 300 People Consultant.
• Advanced MS Office, particularly Advanced Excel is essential.
• In- depth working knowledge of relevant tax legislation, employment conditions. Bargaining councils and other relevant legislation.
• Experience in dealing with Expats Payroll
• Experience and excellent knowledge in PAYE, SDL, UIF, WCA & RMA is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of payroll processing, procedures, and controls, including the streamlining and automation of processes
• Leading, motivating, and managing the payroll team
• Regularly monitor and assess/audit integrity of payroll systems/ rules/calculations and application of legislation.
• Conduct Payroll Reviews and to ensure the accuracy of payments.
• Implementation of the remuneration policy, philosophy, and practices
• Researching and benchmarking remuneration best practices
• Reporting - Including statutory reporting, HR, Finance, Budget, and Payroll Reporting
• Developing and reviewing Remuneration and Employee Benefits Policies and Procedures
• Participating and managing Projects, including surveys, and reporting
• Providing guidance and support on all remuneration and benefits related matters.
• Management of retirement funds and insured benefits, medical aid scheme strategy and policy and general remuneration practices
• Development, implementation and maintenance of remuneration and benefits systems
• E-filing, E@syfiling, WCA, submissions
• Manage Payroll Administration and reconciliations.
• Reconciliation of employee's PAYE, SDL & UIF and any other legislative returns, tax issues, any SARS queries.
• Assist with the preparations and reconciliation of all payroll, third party/ vendor payments
• Assist HR with equity reporting.
• Assistance with end of year processing and reconciliation including payment summaries - Financial Year End
• Prepare/write adhoc reports for business as and when required.
• Manage and Preparing bursary processing and reconciling on payroll.
• Prepare and submit annual reports to Paris.
• STATS SA Submissions. 
• Preparation of the increase and bonus schedules, manage and reconcile inputs.
• Preparing Leave & Bonus provisions
• Dealing with Auditors: Internal, External, Department of Labour and Bargaining councils.