Global legal practice is looking to appoint a Payroll AccountantQualification:
B Com degree or equivalent qualification
Minimum of 5 years suitable payroll & accounting experience
Sound knowledge of MS Office (i.e. MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Experience:
VIP payroll experience
Sound knowledge of accounting systems
Countries: South Africa and Tanzania
Compile the annual manpower salaries and headcount budget in conjunction with the Human Resources department
Manage projects as and when required
Assist in developing & maintaining payroll reporting processes, procedures and internal control for the purpose of maintaining an efficient payroll function
Oversee the reconciliation of data between the payroll system and general ledger system
Monitor & manage manpower budget against actual spend on a monthly basis and report on variances
Critically review and analyze current payroll procedures to recommend and implement changes leading to best practice as and when required
Ensure extraction of all monthly management reports (ie headcount data & employee costs)
Knowledge of cross-border secondments, transfers or hires relative to payroll processing
Oversee the payroll audit activities in respect of external and internal audits (ie journal entries, adjustment
of entries and accruals, financial reports and statements)
Monitor payroll activities and ensure that all processes are compliant in accordance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements
Recommend policies, procedure and action on issues that relate to financial operations in order to provide direction and to assist with decision making
Demonstrate in depth experience in managing, motivating, developing and building effective relationships within the payroll team and ensure overall supervision of payroll staff
Ensure that payroll continuously deliver a superior customer service to both internal and external clients
Overall management of the payroll department, offering guidance, mentoring and coaching where necessary
Skills, attributes and knowledge:
Excellent planning /organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Sound management skills with the ability to manage at all levels
Good command of the English language both verbal and written
Excellent planning /organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Sound management skills with the ability to manage at all levels
Judgment / problem solving
Good telephone etiquette
Good interpersonal skills
Adaptable, positive and innovative
Ability to work in a team as well as independently
The ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Conscientious and pro-active
Ability to work overtime when required to do so
Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful. However, please keep a lookout on our website, www.sixsense.co.za for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.