Payroll Manager - Braamfontein, South Africa - Legal Aid South Africa

Legal Aid South Africa

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Braamfontein, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

REF:
NO/PM/25/08/2023

PAYROLL MANAGER

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

NATIONAL OFFICE (FINANCE DEPARTMENT)

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa's constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons.

The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for fourteen (14) consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested in filling in the above-mentioned position.
This position is based at the Legal Aid SA National Office in Braamfontein.

KEY OUTPUTS

Administer payroll process to ensure accurate and efficient output.
Manage the timeous, accurate and efficient cost distribution of Legal Aid SA's salaries and related benefits in conformance with employment and benefits practices and accounting procedures.
Administer payments of salaries and all thirdparty payments.
Provide all relevant information for the purpose of preparing payrollrelated general ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis.
Oversee the preparation and reconciliation of all statutory payroll reports.
Reconciling and submission of tax certificates.
Interpretation of organisational employment policies and Government regulations in connection with payroll activities and making recommendations on modifications to Senior Management as appropriate.
Interface with HR Administration regarding the processing of all garnishee orders and stop orders.
Interface with HR Administration regarding the processing of all deductions in payroll.
Maintain all payroll records, reports, records, computations and audits, working closely with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, Government regulations and internal policies.
Assist the SAP and HR Manager with all payroll UATs.
Supervise payroll staff and provide ongoing assistance to the organisation's employees in all payroll matters.
Develop and maintain remuneration schedules in accordance with legislature.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

A three (3) year degree qualification in Finance or Human Resources Management.
More than five (5) years of payroll experience plus three (3) years of managerial experience.
Additionally, three (3) years of SAP experience in Payroll and HR modules.
Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset and building relationships within the organisation as a whole.
A sophisticated collaborative style is advantageous.
Service excellence imperative.
Multilevel and diverse stakeholders.
Complexity in coordinating across organisational levels.
Networking with relevant internal stakeholders
Local Offices, Provincial Offices and within the organisation as a whole.
Indepth knowledge of the SAP Payroll System and how to implement and leverage these within a matrix business environment:
Working knowledge of the PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and all other relevant Employment Statutes;
Functional ability in the utilisation of electronic systems and technologies.
Able to create "functional integration" within the Finance Department, National Office Departments and Local Offices.
Able to partner with the Finance Executive and Senior Management to support the achievement of strategic objectives through effective support administrative processes.
Excellent analytical, organisational, management and leadership skills, business acumen and the ability to deal with ambiguity and meet demanding deadlines.
Financial and HR Management skills to manage the Payroll function within Legal Aid SA.

SALARY:
Level 11 (R811,560.00
) all-inclusive package per annum**
Enquiries to Morwesi Tsotetsi, Tel:
**APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.