Job Description

Here's the job posting following your template and incorporating the provided job spec for the **Payroll Accountant** role in **Limpopo**:
RPO's client is actively seeking a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our client in Limpopo. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated finance professional to manage payroll accounting functions, ensure compliance, and optimise payroll systems within a dynamic mining environment. If you have a strong background in payroll accounting and meet the requirements below, we want to hear from you!Responsibilities:Financial Perspective:
- Contribute to annual departmental budget planning by compiling operational, capex, and labour budgets.
- Manage sub-function objectives in line with approved budgets, reporting variances and implementing corrective actions.
- Review and authorise payments in compliance with policies and budgets.Internal Business Processes / Technical Perspective:
- Manage, update, and upgrade the Payroll System, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Implement improvements based on legislative changes, company procedures, and negotiations.
- Conduct reconciliations of payroll transactions (salaries, bonuses, benefits) before processing payments.
- Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, Skills Development Levies, Pension Fund, and SARS regulations.
- Provide accurate payroll data and reporting for executive decision-making and statutory submissions.
- Calculate and oversee incentive schemes (e.g., Performance Management Incentive, Long-Term Incentive Scheme).Customer / Stakeholder Relations:
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Act as a liaison with employee benefit administrators and provide payroll-related advice.Organisational & Growth Perspective:
- Allocate work, mentor staff, and manage performance of direct reports.
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations, operational standards, and statutory compliance.
- Lead change initiatives and optimise resource utilisation within the payroll function.Requirements:
- National Diploma in Payroll Management or equivalent (Bachelor of Accounting with Tax certification advantageous).
- 5-6 years' experience in payroll/accounting within a mining environment.
- 2 years' supervisory experience (advantageous).
- Code 08 (B) Driver's Licence.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems, legislative compliance, and financial reconciliations.
- Proficiency in payroll software and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.Apply for this role today by contacting Justin Peach on LinkedIn.You can also:
- Visit our website rporecruitment.co.za
- Email your CV to: finance@rpo-recruit.za.comWe will contact you within 3 days if you're suitable. If not, we'll retain your CV for future vacancies.

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