Payroll Controller (VIP Premier / ESS / Fihrst) (E

Payroll Controller (VIP Premier / ESS / Fihrst) (EE)Location: Montague Gardens, Cape Town Salary: Negotiable up to R48 000 per month + Medical Aid + Pension FundAbout the RoleA well-established multinational organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist (Employment Equity position) to take full responsibility for the end-to-end monthly payroll function.This role requires a highly detail-oriented and deadline-driven professional who can manage payroll administration, statutory compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and HRIS maintenance with accuracy and efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesMonthly Payroll AdministrationCapture and process all payroll input accurately, ensuring supporting documentation and approvals are in place.Run monthly payroll and submit to the HR Director for approval by the 19th of each month.Prepare final payroll pack, including Fihrst schedules and EFTs, for CFO authorisation by the 20th.Upload payroll data to the Fihrst Management System within required timelines.Reconcile payroll accounts to the General Ledger monthly.Address and resolve payroll queries timeously.Prepare and submit bi-annual IRP5 submissions to SARS within statutory deadlines.Ensure annual distribution of IRP5 certificates via ESS or manually before tax season.Third-Party Payments & ComplianceReconcile and process payments to SARS, Pension/Provident Funds, Medical Aid, Housing Loans, Savings & Loans, and other third parties.Verify accuracy of reports prior to submission.Maintain accurate monthly filing of all third-party reconciliations.Reporting & Statutory SubmissionsPrepare monthly HR reports for submission by the 3rd of each month.Provide payroll data for budgeting, Employment Equity reporting, Compensation Fund (Return of Earnings), BBBEE and audit purposes.Prepare financial year-end payroll reports.Submit quarterly Employment Statistics reports to the Department of Labour.Assist HR Manager with ad hoc reporting requirements.Leave & HR AdministrationReview and authorise leave requests on ESS within 3 days.Reconcile attendance registers with VIP payroll system monthly.Monitor excessive leave and notify managers accordingly.Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee and EXCO files.Ensure payroll and HR filing systems are compliant and well maintained.Annual Processes & HR SupportPrepare confidential salary increase and bonus spreadsheets.Capture increase data accurately on the system.Generate and distribute increas https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/P/Payroll-Controller-VIP-Premier-ESS-Fihrst-EE-1265822-Job-Search-2-25-2026-2-58-52-AM.asp?sid=gumtree .special-hidden { display: none; }