Job Tittle : Payroll Administrator
Reporting to : Finance Manager
Salary : Market Related
Period : Five years performance based fixed contract

Key Performance Areas :

1. Performs all activities necessary to process payroll, including maintain related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing deductions, preparing accounting transactions and preparing special reports for management
2. Responsible for calculations and processing of payroll information to ensure that employees are paid timeously and correctly
3.Processing increases, earnings, deductions, tax, allowances, bonuses, BCEA leave and movement of staff ( transfers, promotion, resignations, death)
4. Perform SARS EMP 201 and EMP501 reconciliations and returns
5. Prepare and process payroll related journals in the accounting records
6. Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and SAGE VIP Payroll system
7. Conducts regular payroll reporting as required and assist with financial audits related to payroll records and associated general ledger
8. Performs filing and upkeep of employee payroll records
9. Escalate non-compliance where appropriate
10. Plan workload accordingly to set deadlines
11. Oversee the accurate inputs of information and upload process into payroll
12. Oversee the administration of all employee benefits and remuneration
13. Ensure that all practices are aligned with required legislation, standards and policies
14. Implement the payroll calendar for SAST and ensure payroll time-lines are adhered to
15. Oversee accurate capturing of payments
16. Provide advice to employees on all information related to remuneration and benefits
17. Provide clear advice to employees regarding tax, PAYE related queries
18. Assist with other finance functions on ad-hoc basis

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience:

1. Finance relate National Diploma ( Degree will be advantageous)
2. One year Payroll working experience
3. SAGE VIP Payroll software experience ( advantageous)

Knowledge, Skills and Critical Competencies

1. Excellent numerical skills
2. Ability to work under pressure
3. Good customer relations skills
4. Good interpersonal skills
5. Conflict resolution and problem solving skills
6. Knowledge of the South African Income Tax Act
7. Up to date and current working knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act
8. Knowledge of the GRAP accounting standards and
9. Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA