The Payroll Administrator will play a crucial role in accurately preparing and reporting payroll data, ensuring prompt payments, and upholding compliance with relevant regulations. This pivotal position supports informed decision-making across two entities within the esteemed Afrika Tikkun Group.
Core Performance Areas and Payroll Compliance:
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Efficiently manage and maintain the Employee Self Services System.
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Collaborate closely with the Human Resources department to ensure meticulous maintenance of employee records.
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Actively participate in the budgeting process for staff costs while performing comprehensive variance and trend analyses.
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Demonstrate precision and accuracy in calculating net payments, submitting timely earnings schedules to the treasury for payment.
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Effectively handle SARS schedules, returns (including EMP201 & EMP501), and ensure the punctual submission of PAYE, UIF & SDL to the treasury.
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Conduct meticulous monthly, annual, and bi-annual PAYE reconciliations to SARS.
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Skilfully manage workmen's compensation reconciliations, return submissions, and payments.
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Maintain staff loans and diligently oversee deductions.
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Provide valuable advice on leave entries, balance tracking, and ensure meticulous capture of this information in financial records.
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Administer full payroll operations for staff, ensuring accurate capture of all payroll-related earnings and deductions.
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Conduct thorough payroll reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
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Regularly update employee records with SARS and liaise proficiently with the relevant authorities on all payroll-related matters.
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Skilfully prepare and submit IRP5 to both SARS and staff members.
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Ensure that all personal information affecting earnings and deductions is accurately recorded in personal files, duly signed by employees and the CEO before integration into individual payrolls.
Qualification and Experience:
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Matric (Grade 12).
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Payroll/ Financial Management Degree or equivalent qualification.
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A minimum of eight to ten (8-10) years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record.
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In-depth understanding of payspace (Deel Local Payroll).
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Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and processes.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a strong command of payroll/accounting packages, including Sage Intacct, Pastel, Sage VIP Payroll, Pay scale, Signify HR, and LMS, VIP Payroll and Sage 300, Accpac, PaySpace.
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Experience in the payroll of wages and salaries of 2500+ employees (large payroll).
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Proficiency in using Payroll software (Extensive experience on PaySpace).
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Good understanding and knowledge of all the appropriate Acts (LRA, BCEA, OSHA, COID, EEA, SDL).
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Advanced Excel skills required & proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
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Good accounting, tax knowledge (tax directives), exposure to E@syfile and SARS E-filing.
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Knowledge and experience of EMP201 returns and EMP501.
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Income codes knowledge.
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Knowledge of Medical aid, pension/provident fund, employee benefits, UIF, SDL & compensation programs.
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Journal and reconciliation experience (non-negotiable).
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Experience with time and attendance software.
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Exceptional attention to detail, effective communication skills, and strong administrative capabilities.
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Customer service orientation with the ability to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
Behavioural Competencies:
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Competent, reliable, self-motivated, honest, integrity, hardworking and highly creative.
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Relationship building
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Customer Service.
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Planning and Organizing
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Time Management.
Afrika Tikkun is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from designated groups to apply.
