Payroll Administrator

Unitrans Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Cape Town. The role involves full payroll administration, ensuring accurate salary payments, and support for the Payroll Supervisor. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in payroll, including proficiency with SAGE300 People. This full-time position requires attention to detail and strong knowledge of payroll legislation.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a same or similar role.
• At least 3 years processing payroll using SAGE300 People.
• Knowledge of the National Bargaining Council Collective Agreement is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full payroll function including processing and reconciling pay information.
• Ensure accurate payment of salaries and wages.
• Prepare analytical reviews of salaries for the pay period.

Skills

Strong payroll principles

Computer and payroll system skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of labour legislation

Understanding of tax and statutory requirements

Ability to coordinate information

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Bookkeeping / Accountancy / Payroll Certificate or Diploma

Tools

SAGE300 People

Job description

Job Advert Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Administrator responsible for effective and efficient payroll administration. The incumbent will support HR Operations and the Head Office Payroll Team and perform the full payroll function from processing verifying and reconciling of pay information taking into account Legislation Company Policy and Audit Requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing the full payroll function from processing verifying and reconciling of pay information taking into account Legislation Company Policy and Audit Requirement.
• Performing various reconciliations which includes the National Bargaining Council Leave versus the Sage300 People balance.
• Ensuring accurate payment of salaries and wages.
• Preparation of a detailed analytical review of the salaries for the pay period.
• Explaining material variances from prior to current month.
• Provide support to the Payroll Supervisor.
• Internal / external audit preparation.
• Other adhoc payroll-related tasks as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification & Experience :

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Bookkeeping / Accountancy / Payroll Certificate or Diploma
• At least 5 years in a same or similar role
• At least 3 years processing payroll using SAGE300 People
• Knowledge / Exposure to the National Bargaining Council Collective Agreement for the Road Freight Industry is an advantage
• Experience with Africa payrolls and legislation is advantageous

Skills & Attributes :

• Strong payroll principals computer and payroll system skills
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Working knowledge of all labour legislation
• Good understanding and practical knowledge of employees tax and statutory requirements
• Ability to co-ordinate and control information from distant regions

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Data Entry,Paychex,Accounting,UltiPro,Workers' Compensation Law,Ceridian,Paylocity,HRIS,Payroll,ADP,Kronos,Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Administration

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1