Salaries Controller
Kelly Sinclair Recruitment Partners
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Contract
- Full-time
KwaZulu Natal - South AfricaPosition: Salaries ControllerLocation: Phoenix, DurbanA well-established organisation with a dynamic FMCG Company based in Phoenix is seeking a highly experienced Salaries Controller to join their Remuneration and Benefits team. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across various employment categories.Key Responsibilities:
- Full end-to-end processing of payroll for permanent, fixed-term, contract, and bi-weekly employees
- Maintain employee records including linking to job management and payroll systems
- Manage statutory deductions, fringe benefits, bonuses, annual increases, and retirement fund claims
- Administer medical aid, disability processes, maternity leave, and UIF documentation
- Utilize Time and Attendance systems (e.g., Kronos) for overtime and allowances
- Distribute payslips and address payroll-related queries
- Prepare and submit payroll audit reports, third-party schedules, EMP201s, and COID reports
- Handle annual EMP501 tax submissions and IRP5s
- Maintain ESS leave system workflows
- Generate reports and reconciliations for payroll, GL accounts, and forecasting
- Support internal and external payroll audits
- Matric with strong accounting background (a tertiary qualification is advantageous)
- Minimum 7 years of end-to-end payroll administration experience
- Payroll qualification or completed payroll courses
- Sage People 300 experience is essential
- Kronos Time and Attendance experience advantageous
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
- Strong knowledge of payroll principles, tax legislation, and benefits administration
- Excellent attention to detail, numeracy, and communication skills
- High levels of confidentiality, integrity, and stress tolerance