Payroll & Benefits Manager (Other or ), seeks a position as Finance and Payroll Manager (Lead High-Impact Financial and Payroll Operations
Oversee multi-unit payroll and financial processes with precision, ensuring full regulatory compliance, data integrity, and timely execution across the board.
Drive Strategic Transformation
Spearhead process improvements, system integrations, and digital transformation initiatives that elevate efficiency, transparency, and scalability.
Mentor and Develop Top Talent
Manage, coach, and grow a team of professionals by implementing structured development plans and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Ensure Governance and Risk Control
Maintain robust compliance frameworks, oversee audit readiness, and continuously refine risk and control matrices to protect the company’s reputation and assets.
Engage in Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders (e.g., HR, finance, suppliers, auditors) to resolve issues, align priorities, and deliver measurable impact.
Deliver Strategic Reporting and Insights
Create and present dashboards, reconciliations, and project performance metrics to leadership, contributing to informed decision-making and long-term planning.
Champion Sustainable, Ethical Practices
Align financial operations with ESG principles and support organizational commitments to sustainability, diversity, and ethical governance.
Manage a successful and dynamic payroll and finance team.)

Company classification: Produce Commodities (mined, natural resources or grown, e.g. chemicals, gold, agriculture, energy (i.e. Eskom Generation)) Highest formal qualification and other: Grade 12 / Matric / N3 Honours Discipline: Other Years of experience range: g. 20 to 30 years (e. More than 10 years management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 1.35 mil - 1.5 mil, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu Gender: Female Ethnicity: Indian Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions both nationally and internationally.

Achievements: Strategic Turnaround & Organizational Alignment
Building a Standard Operating Procedure Library
Successful implementation of the Signing Hub portal.
Successful implementation of the Global Documentation Management system - OpenText.
Successful migration of assets between two different systems.
Successful splitting of assets during company corporatisation.
Developing my direct reports into successful top performing individuals.

Contribution Compass Profile: Conductor

Activating: 24.39 Inspiring: 18.12 Sustaining: 24.04 Refining: 33.45

The Conductor is one of the eight natural energy profiles identified by the online profiling tool Contribution Compass that Enshrine Placements have incorporated into their recruitment process to help improve employee engagement. Putting the right profiles together means deliberately structuring your team to function at its optimum.
In this video we address some questions to demonstrate how a Conductor can leverage the most value for your team.

Online Interview Questionnaire

Primary purpose of current/most recent position:

Finance & Payroll Manager overseeing full finance operations across multiple entities, including debtors, creditors, FA, treasury, stock control, and payroll, ensuring compliance with IFRS, tax laws, and labour regulations. Lead reconciliations of BS & IS GL accs, IC accounts, and statutory submissions, driving transparency and audit readiness. Manage debtor and creditor processes across local and foreign currencies, improving cash flow and reducing overdue accounts. Prepare and present budgets, cash flow, trial balance, and variance analyses to executives, supporting strategic decisions. Supervise and mentor staff, embedding accountability and building high-performing teams. Implement process improvements in SAP, and payroll systems, enhancing automation, reporting accuracy, and internal controls. Forecast financial performance, develop long-term strategies, & manage annual budgets. Oversee payroll for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly cycles, ensuring statutory submissions (EMP201, EMP501, IRP5, UIF, WCA) are accurate and timely. Authorize payments, maintain payroll records, resolve complex queries, and provide HR/government reports. Successfully set up new companies on payroll systems, strengthen governance & compliance & CI.

Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:

1. Governance & Compliance Frameworks
2. Data Integrity & Systems Integration
3. Team Leadership & Development
4. Strategic Project Management
5. Financial Accuracy & Operational Control
6. Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:

I am a strategic architect of systems, driven by innovation, logic, and measurable impact transforming complexity into clarity, and coaching others to do the same.

Ideal business title:

Finance and Payroll Manager

Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:

Lead High-Impact Financial and Payroll Operations
Oversee multi-unit payroll and financial processes with precision, ensuring full regulatory compliance, data integrity, and timely execution across the board.
Drive Strategic Transformation
Spearhead process improvements, system integrations, and digital transformation initiatives that elevate efficiency, transparency, and scalability.
Mentor and Develop Top Talent
Manage, coach, and grow a team of professionals by implementing structured development plans and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Ensure Governance and Risk Control
Maintain robust compliance frameworks, oversee audit readiness, and continuously refine risk and control matrices to protect the company’s reputation and assets.
Engage in Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders (e.g., HR, finance, suppliers, auditors) to resolve issues, align priorities, and deliver measurable impact.
Deliver Strategic Reporting and Insights
Create and present dashboards, reconciliations, and project performance metrics to leadership, contributing to informed decision-making and long-term planning.
Champion Sustainable, Ethical Practices
Align financial operations with ESG principles and support organizational commitments to sustainability, diversity, and ethical governance.
Manage a successful and dynamic payroll and finance team.

Skill area of competence:

Strong Leadership
Effective Communication
Analytical
Problem Solving
Detail Orientated
Honesty & Integrity
Loyal & Empathetic
Collaborative
Highly Adaptive
Conflict Resolution
Competitive
Innovative
Team builder
Quick Learner
Work well under pressure.

Career summary:

20 years' experience in telecommunications
7 years' experience in mining.

What do you absolutely love doing:

Solving tough financial and operational problems with sharp logic and precision.
Watching a plan unfold from concept to execution and seeing measurable results.
Mentoring and coaching others, not just to perform, but to grow and evolve.
Breaking down abstract strategies into actionable steps with surgical detail.
Collaborating across departments to shape solutions that last beyond the moment.
Optimizing processes so well that complexity feels like second nature.

Ideal company (culture and values):

High-Performance & Integrity-Driven
A results-oriented workplace that values accuracy, transparency, and accountability where doing the right thing is non-negotiable.
Structured Yet Innovative
Combines clear systems and frameworks with space to test, iterate, and improve. Encourages process refinement and champions continuous learning.
Collaborative Leadership
Promotes open dialogue and shared ownership. Leaders are strategic partners not gatekeepers empowering teams to make informed decisions.
Recognition & Reward for Excellence
Celebrates measurable impact, problem-solving, and project success. Encourages individuals to push boundaries and honors achievement with respect and visibility.
Wellbeing & Inclusivity
Maintains a supportive, diverse environment with attention to work-life integration and emotional intelligence important for navigating high-responsibility roles.

If you are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Manager, then do get in touch.

Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.

Alternatively click here to email the Enshrine Team

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