Payroll Officer at St Stithians College

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Processing and inputting of payroll data in respect of the College’s four payrolls
• Ensuring timeous payments to employees and third parties
• Accurate and timeous processing of payroll journals
• Approving Leave and claims in ESS
• Capturing and facilitating advance and saving withdrawal applications
• Monthly summary and reconciliation of payroll-related ledger accounts
• Preparing and assisting in the completion of SARS and statutory related submissions
• Assist with audit queries
• Assisting the Payroll Manager as and when required
• Ensure to keep up to date with relevant payroll-related legislation
• Any additional projects and assignments that may arise

Requirements

The requirements for this position are:

• A matric certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Previous experience in a payroll/HR related environment will be beneficial
• The initiative and ability to learn and master relevant payroll software packages
• Sound working knowledge of Windows and MS Office Suite is essential
• Experience in working with a payroll package is advantageous
• Ability to prepare summaries of ledger accounts and performing reconciliations of payroll-related accounts
• High level of integrity, discretion and unwavering commitment to confidentiality
• Organisational and time management skills to meet weekly and monthly deadlines is critical
• Ability to multi task, work under pressure and independently - deadlines are a priority and accuracy is a must
• Experience in handling challenging situations, assertively and diplomatically
• A sound work ethic and the ability to use initiative
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to follow rules and implement procedures
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills