PAYROLL SPECIALIST – STELLENBOSCH – WESTERN CAPE Full Time

Main responsibilities:

• Process the entire payroll cycle on SAGE300 – uploading all new employee information and salaries, overtime, tips, commission, processing terminations, promotions, pension fund contributions and deductions for staff loans or savings;
• Review and ensure accuracy of approved overtime, commission and tips;
• Payroll run and recon of Monthly Payroll Summary (Including all Evolution Payroll accounts, need to be send to the Financial Manager on a monthly basis before on the 10th of each month);
• Payroll run and recon of Payroll Summary and meeting payroll deadlines.
• Importing of payroll into the bank for approval;
• Handle employee queries regarding payroll discrepancies;
• Responsible for communication and documentation of all UIF applications for employees;
• Assist HODs with preparation of salary sheets, rate calculation and general BCEA requirements which would influence payment;
• Responsible for full ESS function, Pension fund via Momentum, all tax directives, including EMP201 and E@syfile;
• Reports and journals on Pastel Evolution;
• Submitting and payment of COIDA annual return;
• Responsible for all data integrity – ensure all information captured on payroll is updated timeously, accurate and complete;
• Annual audit, including recon with Payroll and Pastel/SAGE300.

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification;
• 3+ years experience in Payroll, specifically working with SAGE300 (non negotiable);
• Experience in working with sensitive employee information confidentially;
• General knowledge of Employment Law and relevant business and tax laws;
• General Financial skills;
• General understanding of HR policies;
• Excellent skills using MS Excel;
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure;
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines;
• Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy;
• Must be honest and trustworthy;
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills – ability to liaise at all levels.