Payroll Specialist

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape 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 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;