Payroll Officer - Pietermaritzburg at Belgotex Floors

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & OUTPUTS:

• Processing of Weekly & Monthly payrolls independently
• Full payroll function on Sage People – inputs of earnings/deductions, leave management, payments and reconciliations.
• Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Data capturing of other financial transactions as required. 
• Responsible for company benefits administration – calculations, schedules, payments, monthly reconciliations with payroll.
• Processing of Provident fund, death, disability, and funeral claims
• Prepare and remit third party payments for all monthly and weekly payrolls.
• Calculation and payment of termination payments and processing of relevant exit documents
• Liaising with management and staff regarding payroll enquiries.
• Preparation and reconciliation of monthly General Ledger journals. 
• Assisting with Financial year end auditing, ISO audits and ad-hoc audits,
• End of year processing and reconciliation including payment of leave pay and bonus.
• Time and attendance system – employee records maintenance and export of data to payroll
• Maintenance of staff records including filing and archiving
• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

• A valid driver's licence.
• At least 5 years' experience in a medium to large company.
• Experience in payroll administration or related field.
• General ledger or financial reporting experience.
• Experience in time and attendance systems will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll analysis and reconciliations
• Problem solving, analytical and numeracy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Ability to work under pressure with good planning and organising skills.
• Ability to take initiative.
• High level of confidentiality. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric/grade 12 with a pass in Maths/Maths Lit and English. 
• Diploma/Degree in HR/Payroll/ Finance.