Accountant/Payroll Controller
Finance ~ Human Resources
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa
Are you a financial expert passionate about payroll and treasury?
Our client, a leading global pharmaceutical company, is seeking an exceptional Accountant/Payroll Controller/Treasury to join their team in Cape Town.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee critical financial functions and drive financial excellence in a dynamic, international environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and process payroll for South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa, ensuring smooth & timely payouts
- Prepare and submit statutory returns to South African Revenue Services
- Manage month-end allocations and reporting on Staff Costs and Forecasts
- Manage the accounting function to maintain overall financial accuracy
- Handle journal entries for month-end closing
- Manage foreign payments, forward cover, and treasury functions (Forex and global inventory payments)
- Oversee the company’s treasury function (Cash and Bank)
- Coordinate with Labournet to resolve long outstanding challenges and pain points
this is to ensure that management/control and review of payroll can be performed accurately
- Manage stakeholder communications for payroll queries
- Ensure compliance with FEC policies and manage foreign payments with banks
- Oversee annual cashflow of incoming and outgoing funds
- Manage and control payroll review process and FEC cover USD/EUR
- Cover 6 months of Forward exchange contract commitments
- Process and pay forex due items within the correct terms
- Review payroll and request changes for management approval
Qualifications and Experience:
- B.Com General (Finance) / B.Com Accounting.
- 10 years of experience in a similar role.
- At least 8 years of experience in the payroll function with knowledge of the VIP system.
- 2 years of SAP experience.
- Expertise in payroll processing or payroll management.
- Experience with electronic banking and forex dealing.
- Proficiency with payroll software and systems, including experience with enterprise-level solutions.
- Experience in general accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Strong experience with data analysis and problem-solving.
- Background in treasury management and cash flow management, liquidity forecasting, and short-term investment strategies.
- Solid experience in financial analysis and familiarity with various financial instruments and banking products.
- Knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements related to financial transactions, including internal controls and risk management practices.
If you’re ready to take on a challenging role that combines accounting, payroll management, and treasury functions in a global pharmaceutical setting, we want to hear from you. Join our client’s team and be part of an organisation committed to financial excellence and innovation in healthcare. Apply now to take the next step in your finance career!