Accountant Payroll
Durban University of Technology
- Location
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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At a glance
- At least 3 years of experience.
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- IFRS
- Payroll
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Job description
Minimum requirements:
* B Degree in Accounting, or any other relevant qualification NQF Level 7.
* Registration with a reputable accounting body.
* 3 - 5 years Payroll experience, preferably in a higher education sector.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and rules such as UIF, Tax , Skills Levies, PAYE, WCA.
* Understanding of IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
* Understanding of payroll-related practices such as payroll reconciliations.
* Understanding of Financial systems.
* Advanced Proficiency in MS Office.
* Proficient in SAP or equivalent system.
* Demonstrated ability to reconcile payroll and post-payroll postings.
Summary of Duties:
* Perform payroll data variances analysis.
* Query and validate bottom line variances with Human Resources.
* Process payroll payments on the systems once accuracy of data have been confirmed by Human Resources.
* Investigate and correct payroll rejections.
* Transfer payroll file to bank for payment within agreed timeframe.
* Preparation, reconciliation and submission of all monthly and annual statutory returns such as PAYE, UIF and SDL EMP 501 returns.
* Prepare and submit all returns and declarations for the department of labour.
* Reconcile the annual EMP201 to generate the EMP501 and submit to SARS.
* Generate IRP5s for submission to SARS and distribution to employees.
* Calculate any PAYE overpayment and submit any refund claims to SARS.
* Process all statutory and third-party payments accurately and timeously prior to submission to Manager Accounts Payable and Payroll for review and approval.
* Perform statutory and third-party payment reconciliations.
* Submit proof of statutory deduction payments to HR
* Make available reports, answer to audit queries from and render explanations to the DUT auditors during interim and year end audits.
* Prepare all the payroll disclosure for the annual financial statements in line with the reporting standards and DHET requirements.
* Prepare reports for purposes of reporting to various structures as required, in accordance with the reporting schedule.
* Provide input into monthly reports on payroll-related metrics Ensure payroll system updates take place as scheduled.
* Submit forecasted increase in employee benefits and statutory contributions to Manager Accounts Payable and Payroll for inclusion in the payroll budget.
Closing Date 19 October 2026
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