KEY OUTPUTS

• Assist the Payroll Manager to provide effective and efficient payroll administration and ensure that all employees receive correct compensation.
• Supervise the payroll process to ensure accurate and efficient output.
• Supervise and administer payments of salaries and all third-party payments.
• Supervise the provision of all relevant information for the purpose of preparing payroll related general ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and reconcile all statutory payroll reports.
• Supervise the reconciling and submission of tax certificates.
• Interface with Human Resources administration regarding the processing of all garnishee orders and stop orders.
• Interface with Human Resources administration regarding the processing of all deductions in payroll.
• Maintain all payroll records, reports, computations and audits, working closely with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, Government regulations and internal policies.
• Work closely with MIS on developing payroll applications that ensure internal controls and facilitate the implementation and maintenance of payroll and Human Resources master data.
• Assist the SAP Project Manager and Payroll Manager with all payroll UATs.
• Supervise payroll staff and provide ongoing assistance to the organisation’s employees in all payroll matters.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• National Senior/Matric certificate with a recognised tertiary qualification in Finance or Human Resources.
• More than five (5) years of relevant work experience with minimum one (1) year experience at supervisory level, plus two (2) years of SAP experience in payroll and Human Resources modules.
• In-depth knowledge of the SAP Payroll System and how to implement and leverage these within a matrix business environment:
• Working knowledge of the PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and all other relevant employment statutes,
• Functional ability in the utilisation of electronic systems and technologies.
• Immense attention to detail when verifying and reconciling all input processing.
• Able to create functional integration within the Finance Department, National Office Departments and Local Offices.
• Able to partner with Senior Management to support the achievement of strategic objectives through effective support administrative processes.
• Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset and building relationships within the organisation as a whole.
• A sophisticated collaborative style is advantageous.
• Project management experience is necessary however not essential.
• Networking with relevant Local Offices, Provincial Offices and within the organisation as a whole.
• Excellent analytical, organisation, management and leadership skills, business acumen and the ability to deal with ambiguity and meet demanding deadlines.
• Financial and Human Resource management skills to manage the payroll function within Legal Aid SA.
• Service excellence imperative.
• Multi-level and diverse stakeholders.
• Complexity in co-ordinating across organisational levels.