Payroll Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

-Oversee the entire payroll process using Paywell, ensuring compliance with Zimbabwean labour laws and regulations.
-Ensure timely and accurate processing of monthly payroll for all staff, including deductions for taxes, pensions, and other withholdings.
-Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Zimbabwean taxation laws, labour regulations, and compliance requirements.
-Prepare and submit statutory returns, including PAYE, NSSA, and other relevant reports to government authorities.
-Conduct regular reconciliations of payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
-Ensure that payroll records are accurately maintained and reconciled with Sage Evolution accounting software.
Supervise and mentor the payroll team fostering a collaborative work environment.
-Train staff on payroll procedures and systems to ensure proficiency and compliance.
-Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
-Coordinate internal and external payroll audits, providing necessary documentation and responses to inquiries.
-Implement recommendations from audits to improve payroll processes and controls.
-Address payroll-related inquiries from employees, providing guidance on payroll matters, deductions, and benefits.
-Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure accurate employee data management and updates.
-Oversee the maintenance and optimisation of the Paywell payroll system, ensuring it meets the university’s requirements.
-Prepare payroll financial reports for management, highlighting trends, variances, and potential issues.
-Analyse payroll data to assist in budget preparation and forecasting.