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Premium Ad Finance/Accounting - Other Finance/Accounting Sandton FULL TIME Job Summary Assistant Payroll Manager (2IC) Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced, highly structured Assistant Payroll Manager (2IC) to join a major group’s Head Office in Sandton. Reporting directly to the Remuneration Manager, this strategic operational role serves as second-in-command for all payroll functions—taking ownership of PaySpace system management, budget preparation and control, statutory tax submissions, complex reconciliations, workflow policy updates, and staff supervision. Key Performance Areas: * Payroll Operations & Systems: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, system parameter configurations, and report writing specifically utilizing PaySpace. Ensure seamless interface execution between Time & Attendance (T&A) and core payroll software. * Financial & Budgeting Control: Compile, manage, and control departmental payroll budgets, monitor actuals against variance forecasts, and maintain strong general ledger/accounting reconciliations. * Taxation & Statutory Submissions: Execute statutory tax calculations, applications for tax directives, and statutory returns (EMP201/EMP501, COIDA, UIF, etc.) while keeping abreast of Income Tax Act updates. * Policy & Workflow Development: Input into and refine payroll internal policies, controls, and workflow processes (e.g., garnishments, medical aid procedures, leave provisions, and benefit structures). * Team Supervision & Leadership: Provide direct guidance, work allocation, and performance monitoring for supervisory/junior staff to ensure strict deadline compliance. * Reporting & Auditing: Generate complex custom reports on PaySpace, prepare Employment Equity and Labour Statistics data, and ensure complete internal audit compliance. Minimum Requirements: * Education: Grade 12 plus a relevant Tertiary Qualification in Payroll Management, Finance, or Accounting. * Experience: Minimum of 8+ years total payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a direct supervisory/people management role. Strong general accounting background is essential. * System Expertise: Hands-on experience and proficiency in PaySpace (including report writing and system parameter-level understanding). * Technical Skills: Advanced MS Excel and Advanced MS Word, PaySpace skills…
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