Payroll Specialist
DigiOutsource
Date: 1 day ago
City: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time
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Who We Are
We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands.
At DigiOutsource, we bring passionate people and innovative tech together to create market-leading online gaming solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams are passionate about products, customer experience and security. We’re empowered to achieve the ultimate in high-performance gaming experiences using the best technology available.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At DigiOutsource, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.
Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.
Why we need you
We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.
As a Payroll Specialist you’ll be supporting the Payroll Manager in managing the Team in the delivery of the payroll, and reconciling all payroll related payments, as well as providing support to HR on all payroll related queries. This will help us excel in delivering timeously to the senior management and shareholders of the organisation, to assist with their decision-making processes in driving the business enabling us to stay ahead of the game.
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:
Payroll Review
Manage and oversee the end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring accurate calculations of salaries, bonuses, deductions, and other compensations using Payspace and Workday.
Compliance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax laws and other statutory obligations. Review and submit the completion of the following reports for salary sign off: summary of payroll changes; variance reports; overtime payments; loan payments and balances; and bonus payments.
Payroll Reconciliations
Process salary journals from Payspace into ERP. Perform the following reconciliations monthly: salary creditors to general ledger; salary control account (payroll to bank statements); IRP5 reconciliations; employee loans to general ledger and ensure compliance to loan agreements and company loan policy. Performs quarterly payroll control account reconciliations in preparation for external audits.
Payroll Queries
Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and management, providing prompt and professional resolutions.
Tax Filing
Ensure accurate tax filing and payment for employees in accordance with the relevant country tax laws.
Payroll Audits & Internal Controls
Assist with internal audits and payroll compliance checks. Collaborate with external auditors during payroll audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
Process Improvement
Recommend and implement continuous improvements to payroll systems, processes, and policies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Team Leadership
Manage and mentor the payroll team, ensuring effective workflow and meeting of deadlines. Provide guidance and support to team members regarding payroll questions and issues. Train, develop and grow the payroll team’s knowledge and skills.
Liaison with HR and Finance Teams
Collaborate with HR on employee-related payroll matters such as new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefits. Work closely with the finance department to ensure payroll costs are accurately allocated.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.
Essential Skills You’ll Bring To The Table
The necessary skills that we require for this role include:
It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:
Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.
These Competencies Are
We offer a great variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive at DigiOutsource and Super Group. This includes:
At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 16 countries, 85 nationalities, and 20 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group.
It’s all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.
Here, your growth is supported and your contributions valued.
Game on!
Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
The perfect place to work, play and grow!
Who We Are
We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands.
At DigiOutsource, we bring passionate people and innovative tech together to create market-leading online gaming solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams are passionate about products, customer experience and security. We’re empowered to achieve the ultimate in high-performance gaming experiences using the best technology available.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At DigiOutsource, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.
Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.
Why we need you
We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.
As a Payroll Specialist you’ll be supporting the Payroll Manager in managing the Team in the delivery of the payroll, and reconciling all payroll related payments, as well as providing support to HR on all payroll related queries. This will help us excel in delivering timeously to the senior management and shareholders of the organisation, to assist with their decision-making processes in driving the business enabling us to stay ahead of the game.
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:
Payroll Review
Manage and oversee the end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring accurate calculations of salaries, bonuses, deductions, and other compensations using Payspace and Workday.
Compliance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax laws and other statutory obligations. Review and submit the completion of the following reports for salary sign off: summary of payroll changes; variance reports; overtime payments; loan payments and balances; and bonus payments.
Payroll Reconciliations
Process salary journals from Payspace into ERP. Perform the following reconciliations monthly: salary creditors to general ledger; salary control account (payroll to bank statements); IRP5 reconciliations; employee loans to general ledger and ensure compliance to loan agreements and company loan policy. Performs quarterly payroll control account reconciliations in preparation for external audits.
Payroll Queries
Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and management, providing prompt and professional resolutions.
Tax Filing
Ensure accurate tax filing and payment for employees in accordance with the relevant country tax laws.
Payroll Audits & Internal Controls
Assist with internal audits and payroll compliance checks. Collaborate with external auditors during payroll audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
Process Improvement
Recommend and implement continuous improvements to payroll systems, processes, and policies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Team Leadership
Manage and mentor the payroll team, ensuring effective workflow and meeting of deadlines. Provide guidance and support to team members regarding payroll questions and issues. Train, develop and grow the payroll team’s knowledge and skills.
Liaison with HR and Finance Teams
Collaborate with HR on employee-related payroll matters such as new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefits. Work closely with the finance department to ensure payroll costs are accurately allocated.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.
Essential Skills You’ll Bring To The Table
The necessary skills that we require for this role include:
- Fully functional knowledge and experience on Payspace
- Having a deep understanding and proficiency in utilizing the Workday platform, which enables the seamless execution of HR and finance processes, would be advantageous
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
- Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals
- Expertise in managing multiple deadlines, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve payroll issues and discrepancies
- Relevant payroll qualification or Bachelor’s degree and/or membership of SAPA (South African Payroll Association)
- Strong knowledge and understanding of tax regulations and other statutory requirements
- Knowledge of remuneration practices, compliance, and optimal salary structuring
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on payroll experience with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role
- Proficient in Advanced Microsoft Excel
It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:
- Experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central
- Experience in processing Payroll in foreign currencies
- Experience in providing training or guidance to junior payroll team members
Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.
These Competencies Are
- Adaptability
- Ownership and accountability
- Initiating action
- Resilience
- Team orientation
- Integrity
- Innovation
We offer a great variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive at DigiOutsource and Super Group. This includes:
- We’re dedicated to your supergrowth. Our comprehensive learning and development programmes give you a range of resources and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career
- Your hard work and achievements won’t go unnoticed. Our innovative Performance Tool ensures you receive regular, constructive feedback, helping you to continuously improve and reach your full potential
- Our Employee Assistance programme offers a variety of benefits which you and your family can benefit from
- Free Daily Meals
- Free Massages On-site
- Free On-Site Gym
- Group Life Cover
- Funeral Fund Benefit
- Financial Services Assistance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Curro School Fees Benefit
- Income Continuation Benefit
- Leadership Training
- Referral Bonus
- Medical Aid Subsidy
- Free Sleep Coaching
- On-site Barista
- Retirement Annuity Subsidy
- Work from home allowance
- Team socials
At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 16 countries, 85 nationalities, and 20 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group.
It’s all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.
Here, your growth is supported and your contributions valued.
Game on!
- Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.
- Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.
Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
The perfect place to work, play and grow!
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