Payroll Controller
The South African Breweries SAB · Gauteng
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- Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll inputs, ensuring strict compliance with established payroll governance frameworks.
- Delegate payroll input capture tasks to payroll administrators, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and deadlines.
- Monitor, verify, and distribute all payroll inputs to guarantee accuracy and completeness.
- Review and authorize daily and monthly payroll inputs to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
- Ensure the completion of MICS Management Information and Control Systems checks in line with organizational standards and policies.
- Prepare and approve monthly audit and variance reports, maintaining thorough documentation for transparency.
- Compile separation lists and facilitate their approval process in a timely manner.
- Regularly generate and review payroll reports to reinforce internal controls and fulfill compliance obligations.
- Review and approve the integrity of dummy payroll runs, confirming completeness and accuracy prior to finalization.
- Ensure payroll administrators consistently meet Service Level Agreements SLAs across all payroll-related tasks.
- Monitor payroll administrator accuracy, maintaining records and delivering feedback to team leads.
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee queries promptly to uphold payroll accuracy and satisfaction.
- Enforce adherence to payroll processes and procedures to mitigate risk and ensure operational efficiency.
- Continuously evaluate payroll processes for opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Lead and develop a team of payroll professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Provide mentorship and growth opportunities to team members, supporting their professional development and career progression.
- Conduct periodic performance evaluations, offering constructive feedback and recognizing individual and team achievements.
- Manage overall team performance, addressing any issues and providing actionable feedback to maintain standards.
- Champion the company's culture by promoting alignment with core values and organizational mission.
- Collaborate with auditors to provide required documentation and support during audit activities.
Key Attributes and Competencies
- Ability to liaise effectively
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Good communication skills
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum BCom or Finance related degree with 5-8 years payroll experience
- Supervisory/People Management experience essential
- Experience on SAP payroll system is essential
- Payspace payroll system experience advantageous
- Sound knowledge of the relevant legal aspects e.g. PAYE SA and/or Rest of Africa
- Good Excel & MS Office
- Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures, regulations and governance essential
- Excellent numeric skills essential