About the position
My client based in Kuilsriver, Cape Town is currently looking for a Payroll & Benefits Officer to join their team on a permanent basis.
IT / FINANCE
Responsibilities
- Process monthly payroll accurately, consistently and within agreed deadlines.
- Administer payroll, benefits and leave systems.
- Process earnings, deductions, allowances and other payroll inputs.
- Load new employees, process terminations and maintain employee information on SAGE 300 People.
- Review and approve payroll claims and employee personal detail changes.
- Liaise with managers regarding payroll hours, incentives and payroll-related information.
- Ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and statutory requirements.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and respond to employee and management queries.
- Prepare PAYE, UIF and SDL reconciliations and statutory submissions.
- Prepare payroll-related GL and third-party reconciliations and payments.
- Assist with external payroll audits.
- Prepare accurate monthly payroll reports and payroll files.
- Assist with UI19/UI2.7 forms and absenteeism reporting when required.
- Administer employee benefits, including Medical Aid, Medical Insurance, Gap Cover and Provident Fund.
- Process benefit changes, reconciliations and provider submissions within required deadlines.
- Assist with the annual benefits open period and ensure changes are correctly processed.
- Process and follow up on provident fund withdrawal forms.
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll / HR (Degree or Diploma)
- Approximately 3 years' relevant payroll experience
- Experience working on a payroll system, preferably SAGE 300 People
- Experience processing both hourly and salaried payroll
Competencies
- Proficient in SAGE 300 People
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Knowledge of Payroll and HR systems
- Knowledge of PAYE and statutory compliance
- Understanding of employee benefits and payroll reconciliation
- Knowledge of relevant Labour Legislation, including BCEA, Skills Development and Employment Equity
- Understanding of Tax Regulations relating to remuneration
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage confidential payroll information
- Good communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Papertrail, SARS EasyFile, SARS e-Filing and FNB Online Banking
If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review
Desired Skills:
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll reports
- Check Payment
- Administration Payroll Systems
- HR management system
