Payroll Officer
RareCruit
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintenance of Employees Master Data System: Ensuring accuracy and completeness of employee information.
- Monthly Payroll Input Processing: Managing the process of compiling and processing employee payroll data.
- Posting Payroll Entries to General Ledger: Ensuring accurate accounting by posting payroll transactions to the general ledger.
- Monthly Reconciliation of Payroll Deductions and Earnings: Balancing payroll deductions and earnings with employee records.
- Authorization of Payroll Inputs/Changes: Ensuring all payroll changes are properly documented and authorized.
- Auditing and Testing of Payroll Inputs: Verifying the accuracy of payroll inputs through auditing and testing.
- Payslip Distribution: Printing and distributing employee payslips.
- HR Administration: Handling various HR administrative tasks including leave processing, managing staff information, and benefits administration (medical aid, provident fund, etc.).
- Third-party Payment Processing: Timely and accurate payment processing for third-party obligations.
- Monthly Payroll Accounting Reconciliations: Reconciling payroll accounts on a monthly basis.
- Legislative Compliance: Keeping updated with changes in legislation affecting payroll and ensuring compliance.
- Monthly Payroll Returns: Preparation and submission of monthly payroll returns to relevant authorities (e.g., PAYE, UIF, Garnishees, Skills Development).
- IRP5 Reconciliation and Distribution: Managing reconciliation and distribution of IRP5 forms.
- Adhoc Payroll Requests: Handling adhoc payroll requests from other departments.
- Staff Query Handling: Addressing daily queries from staff regarding payroll.
- Payroll Administration: Managing payroll administration processes, controls, and data storage/retrieval.
- Document Filing: Ensuring proper filing of all payroll documents in accordance with retention policies.
- CRS System Update: Updating the CRS system with new releases.
- Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in a similar role.
- CRS/SAGE Payroll Experience: Advanced experience with CRS/SAGE Payroll software.
- Tax Knowledge: Understanding of tax processes including submissions, IRP5 generation, and liaison with tax authorities such as SARS.
- Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Word and Excel.
- Accounting Skills: Good understanding of accounting principles.
- Payroll and Administration Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of payroll processes and administration.
- Attention to Detail: High degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Numerical Skills: Ability to work with figures accurately.
- Administration and Organization: Strong administration and organization skills.
- Confidentiality: Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Communication Skills: Good communication skills to interact with all levels within the organization.
- Initiative: Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
- Methodical Work Style: Working in a structured and organized manner.
- Ability to Work Under Pressure: Capability to work in a high-pressure environment and respond to demanding clients.
- Customer Service Orientation: Focusing on providing excellent customer service.
- Achievement Orientation: Striving towards achieving set goals.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and situations effectively.
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