Payroll Officer

St Stithians-Johannesburg, África do Sul

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Processing and inputting of payroll data in respect of the College’s four payrolls
  • Ensuring timeous payments to employees and third parties
  • Accurate and timeous processing of payroll journals
  • Approving Leave and claims in ESS
  • Monthly summary and reconciliation of payroll-related ledger accounts
  • Preparing and assisting in the completion of SARS and statutory related submissions
  • Assist with audit queries
  • Assisting the Payroll Manager as and when required
  • Ensure to keep up to date with relevant payroll-related legislation
  • Any additional projects and assignments that may arise

The requirements for this position are:

  • A matric certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a payroll/HR related environment will be beneficial
  • The initiative and ability to learn and master relevant payroll software packages
  • Sound working knowledge of Windows and MS Office Suite is essential
  • Experience in working with a payroll package is advantageous
  • Ability to prepare summaries of ledger accounts and performing reconciliations of payroll-related accounts
  • High level of integrity, discretion and unwavering commitment to confidentiality
  • Organisational and time management skills to meet weekly and monthly deadlines is critical
  • Ability to multi task, work under pressure and independently - deadlines are a priority and accuracy is a must
  • Experience in handling challenging situations, assertively and diplomatically
  • A sound work ethic and the ability to use initiative
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills
  • Ability to follow rules and implement procedures
  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills