Job Opportunities

• Reporting to: Payroll Manager
• Department: Human Resources
• Division: Commercial

Purpose: To execute and take accountability for the accurate and timely end-to-end processing of salaries and the administration of employee benefits within the organisation. The incumbent will apply remuneration and benefits policies and manage all related administrative activities, including benefit enrolments and changes, third-party and statutory payments, leave administration and reconciliations. This role ensures compliance with Tax and Labour legislation and provides an efficient, confidential service to internal and external customers so that all payments are effected timeously and accurately.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• A relevant tertiary qualification, such as a Payroll Administration certificate or diploma, or a qualification in HR, Finance or Accounting.
• 5 years' payroll processing and administration experience, combined with employee benefits administration.
• Proficiency in Payroll Software systems (SAGE VIP Payroll experience would be advantageous)
• SAP exposure as well as experience in reconciling payroll-related accounts, including General Ledger, statutory and third-party accounts.
• Strong Understanding of Payroll Processing Principles, Best Practices, Compliance and Payroll Tax Legislation Laws including PAYE (EMP201/EMP501 submissions.
• Experience in Power BI, particularly for reporting and data analysis will be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of the BCEA and related Labour legislation.

Skills Required:

• Advanced Excel Skills (VLOOKUP's, pivot tables, and reconciliations)
• Basic Accounting and Strong Numerical Skills
• Organised, thorough, and systematic orientated
• Excellent attention to detail when capturing data and performing calculations.
• Problem Solving mind-set and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end processing of company payrolls, including data capturing, calculations and deductions.
• Administer and accurately process employee benefits (retirement fund, medical aid and group risk) on the payroll system, including enrolments, changes and terminations, and resolve benefit-related queries.
• Calculate, prepare, and pay all statutory and third-party payments, and reconcile benefit provider schedules to the payroll.
• Prepare payroll reports for management review and support audits and internal controls.
• Administer employee leave and ensure leave records are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare and assist with interim and tax year-end reconciliations and statutory returns (EMP201, EMP501 and IRP5/IT3(a)).
• Maintain organised records of payroll transactions and employee information in the payroll system.
• Provide general payroll support, handle all payroll-related enquiries and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Handle sensitive employee financial information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ensure the payroll system is functioning correctly and kept up to date with changes in payroll regulations and tax legislation.
• Prepare General Ledger exports from the payroll system for import into SAP and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Assist with annual salary budget preparations.

Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from under-represented groups aligned with our Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from us within one month of the closing date of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

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