Payroll Controller - Cross-Border

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Payroll Controller - REMOTE. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the payroll and benefits functions for a diverse workforce across multiple countries. Your meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills will ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries while adhering to local and international regulations. The position emphasizes the importance of compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies, allowing you to contribute to the financial health of the organization. Embrace the opportunity to work fully remotely while being an essential part of a dynamic team focused on excellence in payroll management.

Accountabilities

• Process monthly payroll for employees across South Africa and other African countries, including Namibia and Botswana.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, tax, and labour legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Stay up to date with payroll and tax laws in Namibia and Botswana to ensure correct statutory deductions and filings.
• Reconcile monthly payroll journals, third-party payments, and general ledger entries in coordination with finance teams.
• Ensure accurate and timely submissions of statutory contributions, compliance reports, and levy payments.
• Administer and maintain payroll systems and employee self-service platforms.
• Prepare and submit statutory and annual reconciliation, including EMP201, EMP501, and IT3 certificates.
• Collaborate with auditors, HR, and finance teams to ensure transparent and accurate payroll reporting.
• Support HR in administering employee benefits, including medical aid, provident funds, and risk benefits.
• Drive process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
  
  

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Requirements

• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Payroll or taxation certification would be advantageous.
• Experienced on Sage 300.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll management, including at least 3 years managing cross-border payrolls.
• Demonstrated experience processing payroll for Namibia and Botswana.
• Strong understanding of industry payroll compliance and reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in leading payroll systems and employee self-service platforms.
• Experience administering employee benefits and coordinating with external service providers.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
  
  

Benefits

• R45 000 CTC.
• Provident Fund.
• Risk / Income Protector.
• Medical Aid.
• 18 days leave per annum.
  
  

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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