Payroll and Tax Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
  
• Oversee accurate processing of payroll, including earnings, deductions, benefits, and statutory contributions.
  
• Review and validate payroll reconciliations prior to submission.
  
• Implement and maintain payroll controls to mitigate compliance risk.
  

• Manage PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory submissions to South African Revenue Service.
  
• Oversee EMP201 and EMP501 submissions and annual reconciliations.
  
• Ensure compliance with Income Tax Act and payroll -related tax regulations.
  
• Liaise directly with SARS on audits, verifications, and compliance queries.
  
• Manage tax year -end processes and IRP5 reconciliations.
  

• Configure and optimise payroll and GL modules within Sage 300.
  
• Maintain system integrity, payroll structures, and control frameworks.
  
• Implement configuration changes in line with legislative updates.
  
• Drive automation and system enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  
• Provide technical support and guidance on Sage 300 payroll functionality.
  

• Perform and review monthly payroll and statutory reconciliations.
  
• Reconcile payroll to the General Ledger and financial statements.
  
• Ensure accuracy of provisions, accruals, and payroll journals.
  
• Strengthen internal controls and audit trails.
  

• Provide strategic guidance on payroll compliance best practices.
  
• Support internal and external audits.
  
• Conduct payroll compliance risk assessments.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within payroll and tax functions.
  

• Expert knowledge of tax and payroll legislation.
  
• Strong reconciliation and analytical capability.
  
• High attention to detail and compliance accuracy.
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills.
  
• Systems -driven with a focus on governance and control.
  
• Ability to operate independently and manage regulatory deadlines.
  

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