Payroll Administrator - Sandton

Description:

Key skills required:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar role
  Knowledge of payroll software and systems (Sage advantageous)
  Strong understanding of payroll, tax regulations, and labour laws
  Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software
  Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve discrepancies

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Monthly preparation of payroll import files (calculate over time, bonuses, and deductions accurately)
  Ensure timely and accurate payment of employee salaries
  Ensure payroll is in compliance with local tax laws and regulations
  Preparing and filing of payroll related taxes
  Generate and review payroll reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
  Provide payroll-related information to the Finance department for budgeting and forecasting
  Address employee inquiries related to payroll, including salary discrepancies, deductions, and benefits.
  Assist with the on-boarding and off-boarding process to ensure that payroll records are up to date for new hires and terminated employees

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
University Undergraduate Degree with a finance focus
Honours Degree advantageous
Work experience advantageous
Strong academic track record required

Requirements:

Key skills required:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar role
  Knowledge of payroll software and systems (Sage advantageous)
  Strong understanding of payroll, tax regulations, and labour laws
  Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software
  Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve discrepancies

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Monthly preparation of payroll import files (calculate over time, bonuses, and deductions accurately)
  Ensure timely and accurate payment of employee salaries
  Ensure payroll is in compliance with local tax laws and regulations
  Preparing and filing of payroll related taxes
  Generate and review payroll reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
  Provide payroll-related information to the Finance department for budgeting and forecasting
  Address employee inquiries related to payroll, including salary discrepancies, deductions, and benefits.
  Assist with the on-boarding and off-boarding process to ensure that payroll records are up to date for new hires and terminated employees

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
University Undergraduate Degree with a finance focus
Honours Degree advantageous
Work experience advantageous
Strong academic track record required

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar role
  Knowledge of payroll software and systems (Sage advantageous)
  Strong understanding of payroll, tax regulations, and labour laws
  Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software
  Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve discrepancies

• Monthly preparation of payroll import files (calculate over time, bonuses, and deductions accurately)
  Ensure timely and accurate payment of employee salaries
  Ensure payroll is in compliance with local tax laws and regulations
  Preparing and filing of payroll related taxes
  Generate and review payroll reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
  Provide payroll-related information to the Finance department for budgeting and forecasting
  Address employee inquiries related to payroll, including salary discrepancies, deductions, and benefits.
  Assist with the on-boarding and off-boarding process to ensure that payroll records are up to date for new hires and terminated employees