TRAFFIC Western Cape

Payroll Coordinator

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

POSITION: Payroll Coordinator
LOCATION: Durbanville, Western Cape

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Day to day payroll related activities processing of all payrolls (bi-weekly wages and monthly salary)
  • New employees / termination administration
  • Leave management (Ensure employees are taking leave within protocol and that Supervisors / Managers are applying the company policy correctly
  • ESS management including ESS training of new employees
  • Distribution of pay slips
  • Maintaining employee files
  • Preparing third party payments and processing of thereof
  • Completing weekly and monthly payroll control account recons, prepare month- end reports and payments
  • Creating standard and ad hoc reports e.g. monthly new hire and termination reports , headcount reports and overtime etc.
  • Responsible for all tax related activities, compliance status, establishing and maintaining current registrations and tax issue regulations
  • Responsible for e-filing submissions
  • All other duties as detailed in the job description
QUALIFICATION & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Relevant tertiary qualification - a payroll qualification would be advantageous
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a full payroll function (wages and salary payrolls)
  • Minimum 3 years' experience SAGE 300payroll experience is a requirement
  • Payroll control account reconciliation experience is a requirement (leave, PAYE, E filing, Easy file, and EMP501 reconciliation)
  • Experience with time and attendance systems (preferably Jarrison)
  • Must be up to date with the latest payroll and tax legislation
  • PC Literate with working experience of MS office - Excel must be at an intermediate level
  • Ability to keep confidential information to yourself
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
  • Strong numeracy skills
  • Strong organizing and administrative skills
  • Task and deadline orientated
  • Ability to perform tasks meticulously with a fine attention to detail (accuracy is key)
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of employees
  • Ability to manage your own time and prioritize tasks

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$52,240/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Mathematics Critical Thinking Speaking
Common Technologies
Kronos Workforce Payroll Kronos Workforce Timekeeper Microsoft Great Plains Personal Data Keeper Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Dynamics Oracle PeopleSoft SAP software Fund accounting software