Payroll Specialist at Proconics

Purpose

• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining payroll master data and processing monthly payroll for the Proconics Group

Reporting to:

• Senior Manager Finance & Statutory reporting  

Requirements
 Report to Senior Manager: Finance

• Maintenance of employee master data in excel SAGE and accounting package
•  Liaise with human resources department regarding payroll changes
•  Manage timesheet process and timeline including deadline enforcement
•  Manage leave application process
•  Prepare monthly payroll for review and release (inclusive of an international company)
•  Preparation of monthly EMP201 filing as well as bi-annual EMP501 filing
•  Preparation of EMP201/EMP501 audit documentation when required  
•  Monitor compliance with PAYE legislation
•  Preparation of annual compensation fund submission
•  Preparation of UI19’s when required
•  Preparation and submission of department of labour ufiling
•  Preparation of general ledger adjustments / journals – payroll interface
•  Process payroll / employee related payments / garnishee orders
•  Generate remuneration reports for relevant stakeholders
•  All Payroll related accounting tasks and functions
•  Resolve employee payroll related queries
•  Process all employee related payments  

Qualifications/Experience

• BCom Accounting
• 5-7 years’ experience in payroll and accounting
• Ability to compile and submit WCA, UIF and PAYE returns
•  Proficiency in MS office (advanced)
• Experience in Sage 300 payroll
• Knowledge of Personal tax legislation (including PAYE, SDL rebates etc.)
• Experience in one or more of the following fields will be an advantage
• Knowledge and application of foreign employment tax credits
• Experience with Dynamics, MEIBC and computerized financial systems  

Personal attributes

• Adaptability
•  Team player
•  Conscientious and well organized
•  Sense of urgency
•  Numerate and systematic
•  Strong written and communication skills
•  Self- starter and able to work independently
•  Ability to prioritize and time management
•  Self- disciplined and motivated
•  Quality and detail driven
•  Assertive with strong internal focus of control
•  Accurate and consistent reporting
•  Report writing skills crucial
•  Flexible