PAYE Specialist

SUMMARY:
Embark on an exhilarating journey as a Payroll Tax Specialist with this esteemed company. We're on the hunt for a dynamic individual to spearhead their payroll tax operations with finesse and flair.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Mastermind the seamless reconciliation and submission of EMP201 and EMP501.
• Navigate Tax Directive applications with precision, ensuring compliance is our forte.
• Secure Letters of Good Standing from SARS, affirming our status as tax titans.
• Craft datasets for Employment Equity reporting, championing diversity and inclusion.
• Lead the charge on coordinating data submissions for Stats SA, fueling the engine of statistical insights.
• Ensure the payroll system dances to the right tune, accurately defining income and remuneration for COIDA, UIF, PAYE, and other deductions.
• Validate the calculation of provisions and Retirement Benefit deductions meticulously, distinguishing between Approved and Unapproved funds like a seasoned maestro.
• Strategically manage IT88/AA88 processes and deductions, orchestrating harmony in compliance with SARS’s Agent Appointment and BCEA.
• Navigate the labyrinth of taxes for independent contractors and expatriates with agility and expertise.
• Offer sage guidance to the Payroll Services team, illuminating the path through the maze of income tax implications and updates.
• Tackle spontaneous inquiries related to employee tax consequences with the finesse of a tax wizard.
• Collaborate on the implementation of payroll transactions with surgical precision and strategic foresight.
• Innovate processes to proactively mitigate risks and elevate efficiency to an art form.
• Conduct meticulous sample audits of payroll input, ensuring compliance with current tax legislation like a vigilant sentinel.
• Demonstrate agility in recalculating tax accurately and promptly upon request, akin to a financial acrobat.
• Identify and rectify discrepancies within the payroll system swiftly, safeguarding the sanctity of our data fortress.
• Offer a helping hand to employees navigating the labyrinth of tax-related matters, building bridges of trust and compliance.
• Embrace versatility by performing miscellaneous duties as needed, infusing the team with a spirit of adaptability and resilience.

• Matric Certificate with Mathematics and Accounting
• B Com Accounting/Finance Degree.
• Postgraduate qualification in Taxation is the cherry on top of this tax cake.

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the illustrious realm of Payroll Tax.
• A fervent commitment to pursuing additional tertiary studies in Payroll and Tax (becoming a Registered Tax Practitioner with SARS is our badge of honor).