Payroll Administrator - Johannesburg at Afrika Tikkun

Description

• We are currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our esteemed finance team at Afrika Tikkun Services. As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a crucial role in accurately preparing and reporting payroll data, ensuring prompt payments, and upholding compliance with relevant regulations. This pivotal position supports informed decision-making across two entities within the esteemed Afrika Tikkun Group.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage and maintain the Employee Self Services System.
• Collaborate closely with the Human Resources department to ensure meticulous maintenance of employee records.
• Actively participate in the budgeting process for staff costs while performing comprehensive variance and trend analyses.
• Demonstrate precision and accuracy in calculating net payments, submitting timely earnings schedules to the treasury for payment.
• Effectively handle SARS schedules, returns (including EMP201 & EMP501), and ensure the punctual submission of PAYE, UIF & SDL to the treasury.
• Conduct meticulous monthly, annual, and bi-annual PAYE reconciliations to SARS.
• Skillfully manage workmen's compensation reconciliations, return submissions, and payments.
• Maintain staff loans and diligently oversee deductions.
• Provide valuable advice on leave entries, balance tracking, and ensure meticulous capture of this information in financial records.
• Administer full payroll operations for permanent staff and candidates, ensuring accurate capture of all payroll-related earnings and deductions.
• Conduct thorough payroll reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
• Regularly update employee records with SARS and liaise proficiently with the relevant authorities on all payroll-related matters.
• Skillfully prepare and submit IRP5 to both SARS and staff members.
• Ensure that all personal information affecting earnings and deductions is accurately recorded in personal files, duly signed by employees and the CEO before integration into individual payrolls.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) / GCE A Level.
• Financial/Management Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Essential payroll experience is a prerequisite for this role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a strong command of payroll/accounting packages, including Sage Intacct, Pastel, Sage VIP Payroll, Payscale, Signify HR, and LMS.
• Exceptional attention to detail, effective communication skills, and strong administrative capabilities.
• Customer service orientation with the ability to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, supported by a proven track record.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and processes.