Access World es una empresa global de almacenamiento y logística de materias primas. Estamos especializados en la manipulación, el almacenamiento y el procesamiento de materias primas, incluidos metales ferrosos y no ferrosos, ferroaleaciones, cargas de proyecto, petróleo y gas, y otros productos agrícolas. Además, somos depositarios autorizados de la Bolsa de Metales de Londres (LME) y prestamos servicios de almacenamiento y servicios asociados a comerciantes, productores, financieros y consumidores de metales básicos. Además, prestamos servicios de almacenamiento físico y servicios logísticos relacionados para materias primas como cacao en grano, caucho, algodón y otros productos agrícolas. Access World también actúa como gestor colateral de ferroaleaciones, metales menores, así como petróleo y gas. Las regiones operan en oficinas semiautónomas con sus funciones corporativas, que incluyen las áreas comercial, financiera, de recursos humanos, jurídica y de operaciones.

En dependencia de: HCM Executive, Africa
Departamento: Human Capital Management
Ubicación: Durban

Purpose

The Payroll Officer is responsible for reviewing payroll outputs provided by external vendors, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal policies and statutory requirements. This role supports payroll governance, maintains audit readiness, and provides timely communication to internal stakeholders.

Key Requirements/ Responsibilities:

Payroll Review and Compliance

• Review payroll reports and outputs from the outsourced provider for accuracy and completeness.
• Validate employee data, deductions, benefits, and statutory contributions.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, labour regulations, and company policies.
• Identify discrepancies and escalate issues for resolution.

Controls and Documentation

• Maintain proper documentation for audit purposes and statutory reporting.
• Support reconciliation of payroll accounts and ensure traceability of changes.
• Assist in preparing compliance reports and year-end reconciliations.

Communication and Vendor Liaison

• Communicate with external payroll provider to clarify queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor vendor adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and compliance standards.
• Provide timely updates to internal stakeholders on payroll status and issues.

Integration and Collaboration

• Work closely with HR and Finance teams to validate data and ensure accurate reporting.
• Support integration of payroll data with HR and finance systems.
• Collaborate on process improvements and system enhancements.
• Identify payroll risks and control gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Payroll Calendar Management

• Track payroll review deadlines, approval timelines, and statutory submission dates.
• Assist with bonus administration and tax year-end activities.

Payroll Inputs & Change Management

• Reviewing and validating payroll inputs (new hires, terminations, salary changes, allowances, deductions) prior to submission to the vendor.
• Ensuring changes are authorised and supported by approved documentation.
• Maintaining a clear audit trail of payroll amendments.

Core Competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls and risk management.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it accurately.

Key Attributes

• Process-driven and methodical.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Adaptable to changes in legislation and technology.
• Professional and approachable.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of payroll or finance experience.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and strong Excel skills.

Los candidatos interesados deben enviar su currículum vitae por correo electrónico a afr_recruitment@accessworld.com

Fecha límite: 15th January 2026 (16h00 RSA time)