Junior Payroll Administrator

TMF Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

TMF Group is seeking a Payroll Support Specialist to join its dynamic team in Johannesburg. The role involves ensuring accurate payroll processes, client administration, and stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates have a Payroll or Finance Diploma and 1-2 years of experience, along with strong Excel skills. Join TMF Group for a collaborative environment that promotes continuous development and great work-life balance.

Benefits

Support during loadshedding with UPS

Quarterly team building events

Global learning opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Biannual team building and year-end celebrations

Internal career opportunities

Corporate social responsibility program

Strong feedback culture

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years’ experience in the payroll function.
• Bookkeeping or finance administration background is ideal.
• Understanding basic payroll principles.

Responsibilities

• Input accurate information into the payroll system.
• Support clients with service delivery matters.
• Liaise with Tax Authorities (SARS) and prepare submissions.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong written and communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Excel proficiency (Vlookups, Pivots, IF Statements)

Education

Payroll Diploma, Finance Diploma or Finance Degree

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world.

As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

Discover the Role

Support the payroll teams in the provision of a high quality client service, producing service deliverables for a portfolio of clients. This will include the preparation of data, assisting in payroll client administration, acting as the day to day client contact for the provision of those services, to meet stakeholders’ and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for input accurate information into the payroll system
• Support clients with service delivery matters
• Preparing client work in accordance with terms agreed upon
• Creating, maintaining relevant records
• Escalating issues to the senior members of the team as and when necessary
• Providing support to senior members of the team as and when required
• Responding to stakeholders in a timely manner with accurate information
• Attending client meetings as and when necessary
• Ensuring all deadlines are met
• Liaising with Tax Authorities (SARS)
• Prepare and submit approved returns, submissions, accounts, and reports
• Attending client meetings as and when required
• Assisting with the EMP501 reconciliation
• When necessary, advising clients about local legislature
• Supporting in the preparation of reports
• Identifies errors, report them, and raise concerns with the relevant manager
• Assisting in the preparation of documentation for Audits.

Key Requirements

• Payroll Diploma, Finance Diploma or Finance Degree
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in the payroll function
• Bookkeeping or finance administration background is ideal
• Understanding basic payroll principals
• Should be able to do Vlookups, Pivots and IF Statements on excel
• Sage 300 experience is mandatory
• Detail orientated
• Strong written and communication skills
• Be able effectively manage stakeholders
• Good organizational and time management skills

What’s in it for you?

• All employees are given a UPs to be able to work during loadshedding
• Quarterly team building once a quarter for all employees
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy
• Collaborative, supportive work environment where individuals are able to grow and shape their careers
• Biannual team building and year end celebration
• We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF
• You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients
• Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work
• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!