Junior Payroll Administrator at TMF Group

Discover the role

The Junior Payroll Administrator will Support the payroll teams in the provision of a high-quality client service, producing service deliverables for a portfolio of clients. Part of the responsibilities include the preparation of data, assisting in payroll client administration, acting as the day-to-day client contact for the provision of those services, to meet stakeholders’ and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Responsible for input accurate information into the payroll system
• Support clients with service delivery matters
• Preparing client work in accordance with terms agreed upon
• Creating, maintaining relevant records
• Escalating issues to the senior members of the team as and when necessary
• Providing support to senior members of the team as and when required
• Responding to stakeholders in a timely manner with accurate information
• Attending client meetings as and when necessary
• Ensuring all deadlines are met
• Liaising with Tax Authorities (SARS)
• Prepare and submit approved returns, submissions, accounts, and reports
• Attending client meetings as and when required
• Assisting with the EMP501 reconciliation
• When necessary, advising clients about local legislature
• Supporting in the preparation of reports
• Identifies errors, report them, and raise concerns with the relevant manager
• Assisting in the preparation of documentation for Audits.

About you

• The ideal incumbent should have payroll administration experience, be able to effectively manage stakeholders and a team player. A willingness to support with current knowledge and an eagerness to learn shall ensure that the candidate is highly successful in the current role.

Ideally, you are meeting following hiring criteria:

• Payroll Diploma, Finance Diploma or Finance Degree
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in the payroll function
• Bookkeeping or finance administration background is ideal
• Understanding basic payroll principals
• Should be able to do Vlookups, Pivots and IF Statements on excel
• Sage 300 experience is mandatory

Detail orientated

• Strong written and communication skills
• Be able effectively manage stakeholders
• Good organizational and time management skills
   

What’s in it for you?

• All employees are given a UPs to be able to work during loadshedding
• Quarterly team building once a quarter for all employees
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy
• Collaborative, supportive work environment where individuals are able to grow and shape their careers
• Biannual team building and year end celebration
• We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF
• Work hard, play hard attitude
• You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients
• Through our corporate social responsibility programme, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work
• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best