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Salary Accounts Officer - Brackenfell Full job descriptionPurpose of the JobAs a Salary Accounts Officer, you are responsible for accurately accounting and reconciling payroll-related accounts. The role participates in various aspects of the end-to-end payroll accounts cycle at various times, including but not limited to reconciling payroll-related general ledger accounts, processing payroll payments to relevant third parties, as well as identifying, resolving and escalating discrepancies accordingly. The team will look to you for the accuracy and completeness of the payroll-related accounts. Reporting to the responsible Supervisor and the Finance Payroll Accounts Manager, the role is also accountable for participating in the required support activities as defined by the Finance Payroll Accounts Manager relating to any aspect of the payroll process. Job ObjectivesMonth-end payment and reconciliation responsibilitiesPerform various aspects of the end-to-end payroll accounts cycle at various times, including but not limited to payroll-related general ledger accounts, processing the payments to the relevant third parties, as well as identifying, resolving and escalating discrepancies accordingly.Ensure that the correct payroll deductions on SAP Human Resources correspond to the general ledger payroll accounts on SAP Finance.Process payroll payments to relevant third parties timeously. Assist with third-party queries relating to payroll payments e.g. SARS, pension funds and Unions.Completing and submitting monthly EMP201s on SARS e-filing including resolving SARS-related queries.Completing and reconciling monthly Pension fund statistics.Discrepancies are identified, followed up, resolved, and communicated to payroll for corrective action before the payroll closes for the month.Monthly reporting of payroll payments and the status of reconciliations.Ensuring timeous clearing of accounts, posting of journals and invoicing of subsidiaries.Reconciling of Ex-staff Debt to Company data and GL account. Assisting with the administration of queries and projects.Perform ad-hoc administrative tasks as required.QualificationsDegree or diploma with accounting or equivalent (essential).Experience1-3 years relevant experience in an accounts officer, financial, or similar role (essential).Exposure to SAP (preferred).Exposure to and an understanding of corporate and retail-orientated environments (preferred).Knowledge and SkillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 - Outlook, Word, Excel (essential).Working knowledge of the below areas (essential):Procedures and risks related to payment processes.Basic knowledge of reconciliation.Accounting knowledge.Internet banking.Applicant Feedback Policy

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