Senior Payroll Officer X 2 positions, Finance Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma and at least five years of experience in payroll with supervisory responsibilities. Key tasks include maintaining payroll systems, executing payroll runs, and managing statutory submissions. Proficiency in IT systems like ITS and advanced Excel skills are essential. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the payroll function in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in a payroll environment.
• 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in tertiary education institutions is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll system structure and perform system configuration reviews.
• Verify input data for accurate monthly payroll processing.
• Execute monthly payroll runs.
• Manage third-party payments and schedules.
• Handle statutory submissions.
• Engage with stakeholders to address payroll-related queries.
• Reconcile payroll accounts.
• Supervise staff.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Financial Management

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

National Diploma in Payroll Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent

Tools

ITS

VIP

SAP

Job description

Job Knowledge

Skills and Experience

• A relevant National Diploma in Payroll Administration, Finance, Accounting or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a payroll environment, with 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of electronic payroll systems; ERP system experience (ITS, VIP, SAP, etc.) is advantageous.
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Excel and MS Word.

Recommendations:

• Experience in tertiary education institutions will be an added advantage.

Please Note: Preference will be given to internal candidates who meet the minimum requirements.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Maintain the payroll system structure and perform regular reviews of system configurations.
• Verify all input data received and captured on the ITS system for accurate monthly payroll processing.
• Execute monthly payroll runs.
• Manage third-party payments and payment schedules monthly.
• Handle monthly and annual statutory submissions.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to address payroll-related queries.
• Reconcile payroll accounts.
• Supervise staff.

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking and adaptability to new challenges
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good time management skills
• Staff management and motivation
• Customer focus
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite