Statement Accountant: Salaries and Payroll

Requirements: 

National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting/Financial Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in Financial Management or related field. Knowledge of financial management, accounting, and business practices. Knowledge of BAS and PERSAL. Knowledge of Public Service Financial Legislative Frameworks. Ability to apply policies, strategies, and legislation. Ability to work under pressure, ability to work individually and in a team and ability to work with difficult people and to resolve conflict. Good interpersonal relations skills, good computer skills and advanced skills in financial management. 

Duties: 

Provide Administration of salaries. Approve deductions and allowances for both permanent and temporary officials on PERSAL system. Monitor that all payroll reports are issued and returned in real time. Capturing of IRP5 accumulations on PERSAL system and monthly manual tax deductions to be paid over to SARS at the end of each month (if applicable). Submission of EMP201 to SARS via e-filing before due date. Clear all salary related suspense accounts before BAS month end closure through compilation, capturing of journals and related payments. Clear PERSAL exceptions transactions and resubmit the interface file before BAS month end closure. Safe keeping of salary files and managing the salary office storeroom.