A luxary Estate in Stellenbosch is currently seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team.
Main responsibilities: · Process the entire payroll cycle on SAGE300 uploading all new employee information and salaries, overtime, tips, commission, processing terminations, promotions, pension fund contributions and deductions for staff loans or savings; · Review and ensure accuracy of approved overtime, commission and tips; · Payroll run and recon of Monthly Payroll Summary (Including all Evolution Payroll accounts, need to be send to the Financial Manager on a monthly basis before on the 10th of each month); · Payroll run and recon of Payroll Summary and meeting payroll deadlines.
· Importing of payroll into the bank for approval; · Handle employee queries regarding payroll discrepancies; · Responsible for communication and documentation of all UIF applications for employees; · Assist HODs with preparation of salary sheets, rate calculation and general BCEA requirements which would influence payment; · Responsible for full ESS function, Pension fund via Momentum, all tax directives, including EMP201 and Esyfile; · Reports and journals on Pastel Evolution; · Submitting and payment of COIDA annual return; · Responsible for all data integrity - ensure all information captured on payroll is updated timeously, accurate and complete; · Annual audit, including recon with Payroll and Pastel/SAGE300.
Requirements: · Relevant tertiary qualification; · 3 years experience in Payroll, specifically working with SAGE300 (non negotiable); · Experience in working with sensitive employee information confidentially; · General knowledge of Employment Law and relevant business and tax laws; · General Financial skills; · General understanding of HR policies; · Excellent skills using MS Excel; · Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure; · Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines; · Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy; · Must be honest and trustworthy; · Good interpersonal skills and communication skills ability to liaise at all levels.