Reference: 4808CDS
Consultant: Carina de Swardt

Job Description:

* Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data and remuneration of over 1000 employees.
* Updates payroll records by entering changes in rates, deductions, job titles & hours of work or any other personal information.
* Ensure that all changes on payroll has necessary draft of changes in form of documentation.
* Submission of monthly SARS EM201 Return - UIF, SDL and PAYE.
* Submission and reconciliations of SARS EMP501 return - IRP5’s.
* Processing and submission of internal loans & advances.
* Process and payment of garnishee orders and Maintenance court orders.
* Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analysing information.
* Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
* Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures.
* Provide monthly reports to management accountant.
* Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
* Ensure employee record is maintained by HR, i.e recruitment, terminations, deaths, retirement, promotions and demotions & personnel files.
* Issuing manual UI-19 upon termination of an employee.
* Proactively provide suggestions leading to improvement or resolution of problem areas identified.
* Administer system updates and changes.
* Assist with preparations for audits.
* Provide systems training to peers and other departments.
* Assist management teams, for example HR, with pulling necessary reports and information.

Requirements:

* Matric Certificate
* Payroll Diploma or Certificate
* Experience with PaySpace would be advantageous
* Experience in SARS eFiling & SARS Easyfile
* Experience with medical and pension would be advantageous
* At least 3years' working experience in Payroll
* Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 
* Sound knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment and Labour Relations Act
* Good understanding of financial concepts and statutory requirements i.e tax legislation, UIF & SDL
* Human Resource knowledge advantageous
* Ability to maintain strong ethical and professional values
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
* Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure
* Planning and time management skills