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Job Description

The Recruitment Process:

TA Interview: This will be a discussion with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team to give you an understanding of our business, our culture & values and more context on the role. It will also allow us the opportunity to get to know you more and ensure OMI can meet your career aspirations.

Panel Interview: This will be with 2 members of the Senior Leadership of the Hiring Team and 1 member of the HC Leadership Team.

Technical & Psychometric Assessments: These will depend on the role and will sometimes happen concurrently with Vetting through an external service provider & Internal Verification.

Final Feedback.

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Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot accept any applications after the closing date

This role seeks a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Consultant with strong accounting knowledge to support payroll processing, general ledger (GL) accounting and reconciliation activities. The purpose of the job is to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with regulatory standards and seamless integration with financial accounting systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain payroll records in compliance with legal and audit requirementsReconcile payroll-related GL accounts on a regular basis, identifying and resolving discrepanciesEnsure proper classification and allocation of payroll costs.Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.Liaise with HR and Finance teams to align payroll and accounting practices.Assist in audits (internal, external, tax) by preparing payroll reports and supporting documentation.Stay current on payroll laws, tax regulations, and accounting standards.Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements for payroll and accounting workflows.Act as support to the Payroll Consultants for Input capturing and queries resolutions.Ensure compliance with Payroll controls.

The following traits are essential:

Strategic: Reconciliations.Planning: Time management and deadline driven.Meticulous: Be detail oriented and pay attention to accuracy.Confidentiality: Understand the nature of Payroll, employee data and sensitivity aligned to sharing of employee financial records.

Minimum Requirements:

BCom Accounting.3 – 5 years’ experience in Payroll processing and Payroll Reconciliations.Strong knowledge of Payroll Administration.Strong understanding of payroll systems and accounting softwareAdvanced Excel skills.

Skills

Accounting, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Management, Desktop Publishing (DTP), Executing Plans, Human Capital Management Systems, Information Management, Knowledge Management, Learning and Development (L&D), Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Laws, Policies & Procedures, Report Review

Competencies

Business InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenManages ComplexityOptimizes Work Processes

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom): Accountancy (Required), NQF Level 3 & NQF Level 2 - Below school leaving

Closing Date

24 August 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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