Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

Those in payroll at PwC will assist in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees. Working in this area, you will handle payroll administration, including calculating wages, deductions, and taxes, as well as confirming compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Your responsibilities include collaborating with HR teams to maintain employee records, address payroll-related inquiries, and assist in payroll accuracy. You will play a crucial role in making sure employees are paid correctly and on time, contributing to the overall financial well-being of the organisation and supporting employee satisfaction.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job Purpose 

To manage and execute the full payroll function for SATIC using Sage 300 People and other systems, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, statutory submissions, and third-party payments, while maintaining compliance and resolving payroll-related queries. 

Key Responsibilities 

Payroll Processing 

Perform full payroll function including monthly input: leave taken, medical aid changes, new hires, and terminations. 

Import leave and overtime data into the Sage payroll system. 

Process Workday interfaces and other imports (e.g., mileage, expenses, subsistence claims). 

Payroll reconciliations of the general ledger accounts (IS and BS), operating statement line items and the detailed payroll report from the system monthly. Ensuring all reconciling items are cleared out at month end. 

Third-Party Payments 

Prepare payment requisitions, schedules, and reconciliations for third-party payments (e.g., provident fund, medical aid). 

Load third-party and ad hoc payments on Google Shared Documents and communicate payment details to relevant providers. 

Statutory Compliance 

Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns (EMP201). 

Prepare and submit UI19 forms for terminated staff upon request. 

Reporting & Documentation 

Run monthly InfoSlips (electronic payslips). 

Prepare monthly payroll reports and schedules for payroll sign-off. 

Save and file monthly payroll reports and perform general clerical duties. 

Perform leave and overtime reconciliations. 

Query Resolution & Support 

Respond to payroll-related queries and requests for information. 

Resolve staff queries and service calls via ServiceNow (SNow). 

Process and submit provident fund claims. 

Qualifications & Experience 

Diploma or Degree in Payroll Administration, Finance, or related field. 

6–10 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably with Sage 300 People and Workday systems. 

Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements. 

Skills & Competencies 

Proficiency in Sage 300 People and MS Excel. 

Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 

Excellent organizational and time management skills. 

Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

Ability to work independently and handle confidential information. 

Ability to work under pressure and with strict deadlines 

Collaboration with the different LoS departments to effectively attend to payroll related queries. 

Ability to adapt to change and manage expectations effectively 

Ability to prioritize tasks and be a team player 

 

 

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 18, 2025