Payroll Adminstrator

AVI Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Johannesburg is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing and deliver excellent service. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of payroll experience, proficiency in SAP Payroll, and a strong understanding of payroll-related legislation. Join a dynamic team committed to continuous improvement in the Financial Shared Services division.

Qualifications

• 4+ years full cycle payroll experience required.
• Experience in a large complex payroll department necessary.
• 5 years of weekly wage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capture information accurately onto the SAP system.
• Process payroll at best practice performance levels.
• Respond to internal and external customer queries accurately.

Skills

SAP Payroll System

Human Resources collaboration

Payroll processing

Customer service

Education

Completed Matric/Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

AVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africa’s leading and best-loved brands! Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and centered on the FMCG market, AVI’s extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands. Our brands span a range of categories including hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, out-of-home ranges, personal care products, cosmetics, footwear, accessories, and fashion apparel. We have a well-developed Shared Services structure spanning: International, IT, Finance, Logistics, Marketing, Procurement and Field Marketing, which allows us to take advantage of our scale. Our single-minded purpose is our brands' growth and development.

An exciting opportunity exists for a PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR at AVI LIMITED in our Financial Shared Services (FSS) Division in Bryanston, Johannesburg. As the team's newest member, you will be responsible for an entire business unit including all associated activities to deliver a value-adding, cost-effective and customer-focused payroll service to the business and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Extensive SAP payroll experience could elevate your career in this dynamic and challenging shared service space.

Job Specification

The successful incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to the following broad job functions:

• Timely capturing of accurate information onto the SAP system
• Processing of payroll at best practice performance levels
• Timely and accurate response to internal and external customer queries
• Reconciliations and audits.
• Timely and accurate employee payment processing
• Accurate processing of employee entitlements and statutory deductions e.g. Tax, Pension, and Medical aid contributions
• Assist with customer relations and management thereof
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years full cycle payroll experience
• 5 years of weekly wage experience
• Experience working in a large complex payroll department
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, especially in an environment that includes extensive cooperation with human resources departments
  
  

Qualifications

• Completed Matric/Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification ideal
  
  

Technical Competencies & Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of SAP Payroll System
• Exposure to a Human Resources Administration system
• In-depth knowledge of all payroll-related taxes (PAYE, SITE, and VAT) and legislation.
• Business acumen