Administrator: Payroll

South African Bank Note Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution is seeking a Payroll Administrator to perform payroll functions, including salary calculation, processing, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate must have a Grade 12 qualification with Accounting and Maths, and 2-4 years of experience in a payroll environment. Proficiency in payroll software and knowledge of relevant legislation is required. This position is based in Gauteng, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/NQF with Accounting and Maths is essential.
• 2-4 years of experience in HR administration or Payroll is essential.
• Post-school Payroll qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Accurately calculate and prepare salary information for payroll processing.
• Resolve salary related inquiries from employees.
• Prepare and reconcile third party payments to payroll.

Skills

Payroll/HR administration

Any ERP system

Relevant taxation, BCEA and other related legislation

Basic Accounting

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word)

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

Grade 12/NQF equivalent with Accounting and Maths

Post-school Payroll qualification

Tools

SAGE People Payroll system

Job description

Purpose

To perform allocated payroll functions in order to ensure the accurate calculation and 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 (not limited to):

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

The preferred candidate is likely to have:

• Grade 12/NQF equivalent with Accounting and Maths (Essential)
• Post-school Payroll qualification (Desirable)
• 2-4 years of core experience in an HR administrative OR Payroll environment (Essential)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Payroll/HR administration
• Any ERP system
• Relevant taxation, BCEA and other related legislation
• Basic Accounting
• Payroll related policies, procedures and processes
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word)
• Verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Time management
• Working well under pressure

Internal applicants should apply on the SABN careers portal on the intranet by uploading detailed CV’s and copies of qualifications. External applicants should apply on Careers24 website by uploading detailed CV’s, ID copy, copies of qualifications and recent pay slip. No applications will be considered if the supporting documents are not submitted.

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SABN is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of SABN and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.

Should you not hear from us within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. SABN reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a series of assessments and security clearance process as prescribed by the National Key Point Act.