Payroll Accountant

Description: Pepkor Lifestyle is seeking a dedicated and experienced Payroll Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This position focuses heavily on the end-to-end management of sales commissions, Payroll 3rd-party payments, and the automation of financial workflows to maintain an audit-ready environment. As a Payroll Accountant, you will be responsible for a comprehensive range of payroll and general ledger activities, focusing heavily on accuracy, analysis, and process improvement: Commission Management: Execute weekly and monthly commission calculations, including detailed interpretation and analysis, for all sales agents and personnel. Investigate and resolve commission queries efficiently, providing appropriate and timely feedback. Payroll Operations & Reconciliations: Manage monthly reconciliation of all payroll deductions. Process payment requisitions for all payroll payments to third parties across all operating countries. General Ledger & Audit Support: Supervise all General Ledger (GL) account reconciliations for payroll-related accounts. Perform monthly payroll and GL reconciliations as required for external auditors. Process Improvement: Drive efficiency by identifying and leading the automation of existing manual payroll and GL processes. Minimum Requirements: Education: BCom Degree (Bachelor of Commerce). Experience: A minimum of -5 years of relevant experience in a similar payroll accounting position. Skills: Proven ability to handle high volume payroll, complex commission calculations, and advanced reconciliation work. A strong focus on process automation and compliance is essential.