We are hiring! 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.  

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Finance Officer: Payroll to maintain sound payroll governance, ensuring standard operating procedures are adhered to by preparing journal entries, reconciliation, and payment schedules in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and in accordance with Sappi Limited and its subsidiaries policies and procedures.
 

As a Finance Officer: Payroll, you will be responsible to: 

• Prepare payment schedules in accordance with Legal, Regulatory and Statutory standards to third parties, to agreed payment terms with consideration of cash flow forecasts. 
• Prepare vendor, customer and general ledger reconciliations monthly per the deadlines. 
• Prepare payroll journals which includes accruals, reallocation journals and account clearings. 
• Managing the garnishee process on receipt, capturing, reconciling and payment to the third party. 
• Extract reports and review information for internal and external stakeholders relating to payroll which includes employees taxes and audit requirements. 
• Assist the Payroll Department in the optimisation of systems and resources in relation to the Payroll Finance related functions.
• Responsible for the review and required action of the shared payroll finance mail box. 

The ideal candidate should have:

• Grade 12 with a relevant NQF Level 5 qualification
• Whilst a Payroll or Finance Diploma  / Degree would be considered advantageous
• Minimum of 3 Years’ experience in a Payroll Administration with a finance background
• Sound knowledge of GAAP and IFRS 
• Sound knowledge of SAP Payroll and FI Systems 
• Advanced Excel skills