Job Objectives

• Month-end payment and reconciliation responsibilities
• Perform 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. 
• 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. 
• Payroll-related general ledger account reconciliations to be done as soon as payments have been made, balanced to the accounts analysis and reconciling items identified per staff number.
• Payroll-related general ledger reconciliations are to be ready for review by the Supervisor and Finance Payroll Accounts Manager by the due date. 
• Ensure that the daily, weekly and monthly maintenance, administration and garnishee orders are updated and implemented and that discrepancies are identified, followed up, and resolved. 
• Perform ad-hoc administrative tasks as required. 

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma with accounting or equivalent (essential). 

Experience

• 1-3 years relevant experience in an accounts officer, financial, or similar role (essential). 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Outlook, Word, Excel (essential). 
• Exposure to SAP (preferred). 

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of the below areas (essential):
• Procedures and risks related to payment processes.
• Basic knowledge of reconciliation.
• Accounting knowledge.
• Internet banking. 
• Exposure to and an understanding of corporate and retail-orientated environments (preferred).