Payroll Administrator

Primary Purpose of the Job: Support for the National Payroll manager, should be able to execute the monthly payroll for the following BDO entities namely: BDO INC.

Job Description

Responsibilities

1. Ensure that all payroll changes received from HR are captured on Sage timeously.
2. Full payroll function from onboarding to offboarding of the employee life cycle on payroll.
3. Monthly salary report to be sent to National Payroll Manager for checking and FM sign off; these must be accompanied by the monthly variance report applicable to that department.
4. Ensure that salary transfers reach staff bank accounts on the 28th of every month; should the 28th fall on a weekend or public holiday, then payment must be made on the Friday before.
5. Uploading salaries and other payments on Nedbank business.
6. Cash requirement reports to be sent at least 2 days prior to the salaries transfer due date.
7. Reconciling 3rd party payments including garnishee.
8. Reconciliation of Medical Aid, Provident Fund, and Group Life / PHI before payment.
9. Timeous handling of all payroll queries from management and staff.
10. Distribution of Payslips.
11. Manual payments when and if necessary.
12. Investigating salary journal queries raised.
13. Ad-hoc reports as required by management.
14. Assisting management with their queries and projects.
15. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Skills

1. EMP 201 for submission to SARS.
2. SARS annual and interim reports to be submitted on time as required by SARS.
3. IRP5's for all staff.
4. Reporting for external audits.
5. COIDA annual report.
6. UIF registration for new staff.

Experience required

1. Grade 12 with Payroll Certificate / Diploma in bookkeeping.
2. 5 years’ experience in payroll.
3. Advanced Excel skills.
4. Knowledge of Tax legislation.
5. Microsoft Excel - Advanced User.

Competency

1. Communication.
2. Personal Development.
3. Relationship Management.
4. Growing the business.
5. Client focus.

BDO Core Competencies

1. Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
2. Intermediate skills in building trust and relationships as well as fostering a collaborative working environment.
3. Advanced skills in professionalism, attention to detail, ability to prioritise and handle stress, and being task-driven and delivery-focused.
4. Intermediate skills in being innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working.