Payroll Specialist

SUMMARY:
Are you immediately available where you have been a payroll administration specialist?

Our client based in Cape Town CBD requires a bilingual candidate with communication skills in English and Afrikaans.

Sage VIP experience with accurate data entry skills, dedication to quality and the ability to manage confidential information is required.

POSITION INFO:

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 Certificate.
• At least 2 years' experience as a Payroll Administrator working with a large payroll volume
• SAGE VIP payroll system experience
• Payroll Certificate and / or accounting exposure is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail and dedication to quality.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Ability to maintain data integrity and strong reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage all aspects of payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Good teamwork skills and ability to work independently where required.
• Ability to tackle challenges from different perspectives to problem solve. / Problem Solving Skills.
• Sound understanding of human resources and labour rules and regulations.

• Collaboration with HR department ensuring all relevant payroll processing is loaded accurately
• Processing Team Members and Managers payrolls within the required deadlines\
• Ensure supporting documentation and approval is in place.
• Verify & process of new employees (onboarding)
• Update existing employee information
• Process all once-off changes
• Prepare monthly payroll
• Completing UIF forms - UI-19, Certificate of Service, UI-19, Salary Schedule, and Maternity documents
• Efficient record keeping and filing.
• Resolving queries and ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Provide support to management to finalise reconciliations for monthly submission.
• Assist management with generating payroll reports or with payroll information as needed.
• Assist with payroll related tax and financial year end procedures.
• General administrative support and any other ad hoc duties relating to the administration of the payroll.