Payroll Administrator - VKB Human Capital, Head Office Reitz at VKB Group

Overview

The position will form part of broader HR department, functioning as part of group of payroll administrators, each servicing departments and/or entities within the VKB Group with excellent service. 

Responsibilities

• Full payroll function of allocated department and/or entities (± 1000 employees)
• Ensure compliance with required standards and deadlines 
• Reconciliation of General Ledger 
• Reconciliation and payments of all statutory returns 
• All third-party payments 
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures 
• Updates all monthly payroll financial records  
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, etc.
• Providing information and answering employee questions about payroll related matters
• Managing electronic timekeeping systems 
• Calculating payable hours, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions
• Preparing and issuing earnings statements
• Maintaining employee records
• Coordinating with the HR department to ensure correct employee data
• Lead special projects based on the needs of the department, system upgrades, user testing and validation
• Attending of and participation in HR / Payroll meetings

Qualifications and Experience

• The ideal candidate is analytical and methodical team player, with experience in payroll administration and deep knowledge of payroll regulations
• Grade12 or NQF4 with Accounting as a subject
• Relevant qualification in Finance or Human Resource Management, would serve as recommendation
• 3 + years’ payroll experience 
• Sound working knowledge of SAGE PEOPLE  
• Excellent MS Office Skills
• Prepared to work overtime  

Skills required

• Service orientation
• Team player
• Personal resilience
• Ability to develop good professional and friendly relationships with internal staff and represent the organization in a professional and positive manner
• Attention to detail to deliver constant and accurate output
• Ability to accept and act on responsibility in a deadline driven environment