Payroll accountant

Job Purpose

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for the accurate accounting, reconciliation, and financial control of payroll transactions across weekly, monthly, and fleet payrolls.

The role ensures the integrity of payroll‑related financial data, supports statutory compliance, manages third‑party payments, and maintains alignment between payroll processing and financial reporting. This role is based in Waterfront, Cape Town.

Key Performance Areas Payroll Accounting & Journal Management Generate payroll journals for all payroll cycles (weekly, fleet, and monthly) Prepare payroll‑related general ledger entries Analyse payroll data (salaries, wages, bonuses, deductions) for completeness and accuracy Ensure all payroll accounting entries are accurately reflected in the general ledger Payroll Reconciliations & Financial Control Perform reconciliations of salaries and wages, employee‑related liabilities, and third‑party accounts Ensure all payroll accounts are fully rec...