(1210) Payroll Clerk - FSD at South African Reserve Bank

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Participate in short-term planning and perform tasks according to work plans developed with the superviser. 
• Work independently within established procedures, processes, rules and regulations, maintaining compliance with all standards, policies and relevant guidelines when completing assigned tasks.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve defined, routine and new issues within a familiar context.
• Perform basic accounting duties in accordance with SARB policies, applicable accounting standards and relevant legislation. 
• Compile and provide payroll-related information within a defined context to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform general administration tasks, including preparing payment instructions, data entry and record management to support the smooth operation of the division.
• Engage with both internal SARB stakeholders and external parties, demonstrating a customer-focused approach, handling basic enquiries and communicating information clearly and confidently. 
• Actively seek to broaden knowledge of the functional area and show initiative in enhancing personal work methods and practices.
• Review own performance against set criteria and identify and address any task-specific learning needs.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, an Advanced Diploma in Financial Accounting (NQF 7) or an equivalent qualification; and
• a minimum of six months to two years’ experience in a financial services environment, specifically in payroll administration.