Payroll Administrator
- Location
- Western Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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At a glance
- At least 3 years of experience.
- Payroll
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Job description
To qualify for this position, you need:
* Grade 12 / Matric
* Diploma/Degree in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related field.
* Minimum 3 years experience in payroll administration.
* Proven experience processing payroll for a medium to large workforce.
* Experience with payrolls of approximately 300+ employees (highly advantageous).
* Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation.
* Practical experience with SARS payroll submissions.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Payroll Administration
* Process the monthly payroll for all employees.
* Ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries.
* Capture and maintain new employees, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments and other payroll changes.
* Process monthly payroll inputs including:
+ New starters
+ Terminations
+ Salary increases
+ Bonuses
+ Commissions
+ Overtime
+ Allowances
+ Deductions
+ Unpaid leave
+ Sick leave
+ Annual leave
+ Other payroll adjustments.
* Verify payroll information before submission for approval.
* Prepare payroll reports and payroll reconciliations.
* Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
Employee Records
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records.
* Ensure all payroll documentation is properly filed and maintained.
* Process changes to employee banking details.
* Maintain employee tax information and statutory details.
* Assist with employee queries relating to salaries, deductions, leave and payroll-related matters.
Statutory Compliance
* Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with South African legislation.
* Prepare and submit statutory payroll requirements, including:
+ PAYE
+ UIF
+ SDL
+ EMP201
+ EMP501
+ IRP5/IT3(a) certificates.
* Maintain accurate records for SARS and other statutory requirements.
* Assist with payroll audits and SARS-related queries when required.
* Keep up to date with changes to South African payroll legislation and regulations.
Leave Administration
* Maintain accurate employee leave balances.
* Process annual, sick, family responsibility and other applicable leave.
* Reconcile leave records against payroll.
* Work closely with HR to resolve discrepancies.
Payroll Reconciliations & Reporting
* Perform monthly payroll reconciliations.
* Reconcile payroll to the general ledger where required.
* Identify and investigate payroll discrepancies.
* Prepare monthly payroll reports for Finance and management.
* Assist with payroll budgeting and reporting when required.
HR & Finance Collaboration
* Work closely with HR regarding employee movements and payroll changes.
* Liaise with Finance regarding payroll journals and reconciliations.
* Provide payroll information and reports to management as required.
* Assist HR with onboarding and offboarding processes from a payroll perspective.
* Complete all UIF-related documentation.
*If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.*
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