24 Oct
University of Pretoria
Pretoria
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Job type
- Full-time
Location
Pretoria, Gauteng
Full job description
UP Professional and Support
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 06
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for the following but not limited to:
- Responsible for any new payroll codes requests and thorough testing of the parameters within the systems;
- Conduct quality checks of tax deductions, tax register and IRP5 balances to ensure accuracy of tax calculations within the systems;
- Manage payroll system programs and parameters for calculation of statutory and tax calculations of salary runs;
- Balance and submit Monthly tax payments (EMP201). Checking and confirmation of payments;
- Accountable for tax compliance, tax reconciliations and payments of monthly PAYE, UIF and SDL;
- Submission of bi-annual reconciliations on Easy File, e.g., IRP5 runs, EMP501, 601, 701 on submission dates. Assist with modification, and cancellation of prior year IRP5s;
- Management of Executive Portfolio in the Payroll;
- Draft and control of monthly report to Senior Manager: Salaries;
- Manage the performance and development of staff. Ensure performance contracts and assessments for staff in the division are completed;
- Provide leadership concerning the division’s operational and strategic activities and monitor productivity and absenteeism;
- Lead system support to ensure that the systems are operational to the University’s requirements;
- Provide system-related leadership and training to reporting staff members by means of advice, assistance, and examples;
- Manage payments from campus companies related to retirement funds and group insurance and monitor correct payments to insurers;
- Responsible for reconciling pension and provident reports, and timeously payment thereof;
- Ensure that all enquiries are attended to within allocated timelines, according to fair labour practice and within policy;
- Manage permission manager for salary division (includes granting access to UP campus and system access).
- Management of salary suspense accounts handled by staff members to prevent over-payments;
- Remain abreast of changes in tax and payroll legislations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant B-Com in Accounting or Degree in Information Technology with a Certificate in Payroll Taxes and Legislation;
- 5 years’ relevant experience in the following areas:
- Payroll
- Data Analyst
- Project Management
- Management experience
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL
ATTRIBUTES):
- Knowledge of Income tax Act, UIF, SDL, BCoEA;
- Knowledge of SARS rules and regulations;
- Knowledge of UP Pension, provident and group life rules;
- Knowledge of UP internal policies
- Knowledge and creation and maintenance of payroll parameters;
- Extensive understanding of Income Tax, UIF and SDL;
- General understanding of university environment, policy and procedures;
- Computer literacy;
- Payroll systems and processes administration;
- Calculation of income taxes and benefits;
- Execution of payroll;
- Ability to Identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues;
- Aptitude for working with numbers and accounting calculations;
- Accountability for own performance and commitment to delivering value to line manager;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to deal with others in difficult and complex situations;
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Aptitude for working with numbers and accounting calculations;
- Self-motivated and disciplined;
- Business ethics and professional integrity;
- Excellent interpersonal skills: Interact with internal stakeholders, business, and external stakeholders at the highest level;
- Effective time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and function under pressure;
- Participative management style and leadership skills.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Hons B-Com Accounting or Taxation;
- Post Grad Diploma in Accounting or Taxation;
- Business Analyst / Data Analytics courses;
- 2 years’ experience in Financial, PeopleSoft, Disciplinary hearing and Performance Management experience.
PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.
UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za
In applying for this post, please attach:
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
CLOSING DATE: 05 November 2024
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms Thandeka Mtswene: [email protected], Tel: (012) 420 4028 for application-related enquiries. No applications via email will be considered.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 December 2024, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.