Payroll Officer (Remote)

Remote (South Africa) | Supporting an International Company

Monday – Friday, 02:00 – 10:00 SAST (10:00 AEST start) | Full-Time

R23 000 per month

Build an international finance career from home while delivering high-volume payroll operations for large enterprise client accounts.

You will own end-to-end, compliant payroll delivery across multi-cycle enterprise accounts, from timesheet ingestion and statutory calculations to ledger reconciliations. In this role, you will balance rigorous technical execution with trusted employee advisory, maintaining financial integrity across complex operational structures. You will also directly support broader finance workflows, including general ledger adjustments, accounts processing, and system optimization.

• End-to-End Payroll Processing: Execute timely, accurate, and compliant multi-cycle payroll runs for large enterprise clients, managing new hires, terminations, leave, and salary adjustments.
• Time & Attendance Verification: Audit and process high-volume timesheets, attendance inputs, and leave records in alignment with statutory standards and enterprise awards.
• Financial Reconciliations & Reporting: Prepare, post payroll journals, execute month-end account reconciliations, and handle payroll tax lodgements alongside routine reporting.
• Payroll Enquiries & Advisory: Investigate and resolve complex payroll inquiries, offering trusted, expert advice and exceptional customer service across client teams.
• Process & Systems Optimization: Navigate enterprise payroll platforms to streamline operational workflows and contribute to continuous system enhancements.
• Cross-Functional Finance Support: Assist the broader finance unit with auxiliary accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

• Experience & Certifications: 5+ years in senior payroll administration handling high-volume, multi-cycle enterprise payrolls, backed by an industry-recognized payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping qualification.
• Core Technical/Specialized Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis/reconciliations), M365 suite, and experience with dedicated enterprise payroll/timesheet systems (Astute Payroll and Xero are highly advantageous).
• Background & Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of end-to-end payroll compliance, statutory lodgements, data protection standards, and payroll-to-GL reconciliations (Australian payroll exposure is a strong advantage).
• Technical Translation / Delivery: Ability to distill complex pay structures, investigate numerical discrepancies, and communicate payroll guidelines clearly to stakeholders.
• Working Style: Highly organized and autonomous operator accustomed to strict dead-lines, early-morning coverage aligned with AEST, and handling sensitive financial data with total discretion.

• Hardware: Reliable personal laptop or desktop capable of running all role-required software.
• Connectivity: High-speed, stable internet connection with a backup plan for power or connectivity outages.
• Workspace: A dedicated, quiet, and professional home-office environment.
• Mindset: High self-discipline, excellent time management, and a strong track record of thriving in an autonomous remote setup.

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