Payroll Accountant

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Job Title: Payroll Accountant
Department: Human Resources / Payroll
Location: Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 November 2026
About Us
Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Payroll Processing Engineer to optimize, automate, and manage payroll systems to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant employee compensation. The core focus will be on improving workflows, reducing errors, and implementing HR technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full payroll function end-to-end and effective team leadership.

This role requires a seasoned payroll professional with extensive management experience and the ability to manage complex payroll structures across multiple payroll streams.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management & Administration

• Continuously identify and implement improvements to payroll processes, reporting and accounting systems.
• Overseer and enhance payroll and HRIS systems.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to management regarding payroll performance.
• Comanage the full payroll function from start to finish across multiple payrolls.
• Maintain compliance with payroll laws, regulations and tax computations
• Manage payroll processing for a large employee complement.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations and audit processes.

• Prepare and present weekly and monthly payroll reports.
• Compile executive-level payroll reports and management information.
• Analyze payroll data and trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and timely submission of payroll information.

• Ensure adherence to payroll legislation, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies within payroll operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll information.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.

• Lead and manage payroll teams effectively.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across departments.
• Drive accountability and high-performance standards within the payroll function.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Management is typically required
• Relevant Payroll, Finance, HR, or related qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 8–10 years' management experience within payroll environments.
• Comprehensive end-to-end payroll knowledge and experience.
• Experience managing high-volume payroll environments.
• Proven experience managing multiple payroll structures.
• Sage 300 knowledge and experience is essential.
• Strong reporting and analytical capability.
• Advanced computer literacy and Microsoft Office proficiency.

• Payroll Management
• Sage 300
• Payroll Compliance
• Payroll Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Leadership & Team Management
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• Process Improvement

• Competitive market-related remuneration package.
• Opportunity to join a large and dynamic operational environment.
• Exposure to high-volume payroll operations.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

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