Payroll Accountant

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities

• Clear understanding of payroll processing this includes but are not limited to payroll processing, payroll changes, deductions, third party payments, statutory compliance and submission of returns etc.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Prepare payroll for processing and payment.
• Prepare payroll journal for upload to ERP.
• Experience in working with currencies and payroll in other countries.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations for payroll related accounts. Propose correcting entries.
• Ensuring adherence with group policies and procedures.
• The focus of this position is on the general ledger accounting of payroll, much more than the processing and preparation of the Payrolls.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Accounting degree or similar qualification
• Minimum of 4 years relevant working experience
  
  
  

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa