Compliance Analyst (Operations & Support)

Department:

Services

Reports to:

Accsys Operations & Services Executive

Main Purpose of Role

The purpose of the job is to be responsible for the interpretation and communication of payroll legislation to ensure tax compliance. This role will inform the Product team and business in advance of legislative impact to mitigate any risk of non-compliance.

Required Minimum Education / Training

• BCom degree or equivalent.

Required Minimum Work Experience

• Relevant industry experience
• 3 5 years experience in a similar role.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required

Technical

Behavioural

• Good knowledge and understanding of payroll principles and best practice.
• Understanding of BCEA - Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Exposure to other African countries legislation advantageous.
• Taxation.
• Understanding of Accsys requirements and system solutions.
• Product Analysis experience.
• Good people skills
• Customer service orientated
• Time management skills
• Oral presentation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to conceptualize & interpret legislative principles.
• Good verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Good skills for problem negotiation
• An ability to handle pressure
• Team Player
• High stress tolerance
• Dedication
• Flexible/adaptable
• Professionalism
• Approachable

Proactive

Key Performance Areas

Payroll Legislation

• Translates the impact that legislation and changes within taxation may have on the business.
• Keeps ahead of existing and emerging legislation specific reference to Payroll statutory compliance and define appropriate application.
• Documents all research and analysis to ensure communication of changes to product team timeously.
• Anticipate future changes to legislation and regulations that may have an impact on the business and system requirements as far as possible through research and analysis activities.
• Assist training department with compiling training material legislative specific.
• Participate in activities to expand legislative and business knowledge.
• Assisting with internal and external legislative queries.
• Conduct sporadic system audits to ensure system compliance.

Achieve Financial Targets

Achieve financial targets through:

• Develop and maintain the budget process to ensure alignment to strategic goals.

• Manages costs, reviews and reports on variances

Function as part of a team

Function as part of a team through:

• Assist co-workers readily.
• Escalate where appropriate.
• Regular contact with staff, colleagues and management.
• Provides input, assistance and guidance to other staff when required.
• Attend meetings when required.

• Responsible for personal development and career progression with regards to knowledge of system; procedures and practices.