Payroll Administrator

Job Purpose

To perform allocated payroll functions, ensure the accurate calculation & preparation of all salary related inputs, validation and accurate processing of payroll information, generate payments to third parties, and preparation of monthly payroll reconciliations.

Main Responsibilities

• Accurately calculate and prepare all salary related information for payroll processing for the relevant period
• Accurate process all salary related information on the SAGE People Payroll system
• Resolve all salary related enquiries from employees and third parties
• Prepare, validate and ensure the accuracy of Group Life and Post-Retirement Medical Aid information for actuarial valuation purposes
• Prepare and reconcile third party payments to the payroll on a monthly basis
• Reconcile all payroll related general ledger control accounts including explanations for reconciling items
• Prepare year-end external audit working papers for directors and executive remuneration, provisions and disability accruals
• Prepare, validate and ensure the accuracy of statutory submissions for Stats SA
• Comply with relevant taxation, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and other legislation including policies and procedures of the organization

Requirements

• Grade 12 with Accounting and Mathematics
• Post-school Payroll qualification
• 2 - 4 years’ experience in HR administrative / Payroll environment

Knowledge and Skills

• Payroll/ Administration 
• ERP System
• Relevant taxation, BCEA and other related legislation
• Basic Accounting
• Payroll related policies, procedure and processes
• Microsoft Office Suite