Payroll Officer

About the job Payroll Officer Key purpose: The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Payroll Controller.
The successful incumbent will be responsible for effectively managing the Payroll function and generating accurate and timely monthly payrolls.
They will also need to work with HR and other departments to improve payroll processes and provide analysis of corporate payroll-related statistics.
Duties and responsibilities: Payroll control Receive and review information received for completeness, accuracy, and authorization.
Process the Monthly Bargaining and Non-Bargaining Unit payrolls Ensure that Earnings, Employer Contributions, Statutory and Voluntary deductions have been accurately calculated and accounted for.
Ensure that any correspondence relating to the payroll is properly actioned and filed.
Manage the end-to-end processing of the payroll.
Liaise with staff and management on payroll-related queries.
Interpret awards/agreements and contracts concerning overtime, shift allowances, etc.
Calculate and process termination payments.
Process increases and calculate back pay.
Responsible for the reconciliation of month-end third-party payments.
Ensure that payslips are produced accurately and distributed to staff.
Ensure that all input is properly recorded and filed in terms of POPIA.
Manage the request and processing of tax directives.
Manage and control the issuing of IRP5/IT3(A) certificates.
Provide Payroll Reports as and when required by Business.
Qualifications and experience: Tertiary qualification in Accounting (Degree/ Diploma) 3 years experience in a payroll function Must have experience working with a large payroll (1000+) 1 year SAP experience (preferable) Must have worked on aspects such as overtime, nightshift, commissions, allowances, garnishees etc.
SAP experience is advantageous (not mandatory) Note: Clear Credit check required #J-18808-Ljbffr