Payroll Officer

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in Human Resource Consulting is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage various payroll functions effectively. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of payroll experience and advanced knowledge of Sage 300. Responsibilities include preparing payroll reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and processing employee payments. This role demands excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently within the finance team.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of payroll experience is crucial.
• Experience in Human Resources is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll systems, specifically Sage 300, is needed.

Responsibilities

• Load, terminate, and transfer staff on Payroll and the PRP system.
• Ensure managers authorize hours and leave transactions by deadlines.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports and UIF files for finance.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge

Ability to run and manage the payroll function single-handedly

Education

3 - 5 years payroll experience

Human Resources experience

Advanced payroll system knowledge (Sage 300)

Job description

Reference:10457 MLRConsultant:Michelle le RouxJob Description:

• Load, terminate and transfer staff members on Payroll and the PRP system and complete fingerprint registration.
• Ensure all LCSA employees clocked in correctly and that incorrect clocking’s are fixed.
• Explain first month payment, payslip, overtime & termination pay to new staff.
• Share employee benefit information and ensure that beneficiary forms are completed for third parties and portals are updated.
• Ensure all managers authorise hours worked and leave transactions by the stipulated deadline
• Sending Sage pay registers to respective managers for approval.
• Salary review reports submitted to finance for review and approval and submit bank file to the Financial Manager for bank payment release.
• Ensure all new staff and payslips are loaded on ESS and run scheduler.
• Perform month-end payments to terminated employees and compile UI-19`s and salary schedules.
• Ensure all EMP201’s are reconciled monthly, and ready to be uploaded.
• Reconcile all 3rd party transactions
• Submit UIF file within monthly deadline (Finance Calendar).
• Prepare and submit medical reconciliation, month-end reports and GL (General Ledger) file to Finance.
• Ensure all requirements are met for Tax Mid-year & Year End (EMP501 Recon) and that IRP5’ are released to ESS.
• Perform Annual Leave Recons monthly to ensure alignment with PRP system.
• Process and submit all IOD claims on the COID system.
• Support the CEO and Finance Manager with any queries relating to payroll department.
• Implement Payroll procedures to ensure effective and efficient payroll controls.
• Assistance with HR duties as and when required.

Qualifications:

• 3 – 5 years payroll experience
• Human Resources experience will be advantageous
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge
• Advanced payroll system knowledge (Sage 300)
• Ability to run and manage the payroll function single-handedly

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.