Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Payroll Officer in Cape Town. As part of the Shared Services HR team for the client the Shared Service Payroll Officer is responsible for the entire cycle of payroll processing by maintaining employee payroll and HR master records for purposes of payroll.
This role ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll to employees. They contribute to the smooth operation of payroll activities and support employee satisfaction by handling payrollrelated queries and maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in payroll data.
- Inputting processing and employee payroll admin support for multiple entities within SA and east Africa on Sage 300 People
- Maintaining employee files and records ensuring a methodical filing process aligned to audit requirements both on SharePoint and SAGE
- Review and ensure accuracy of approved payroll inputs such as advances staff deductions and salary adjustments.
- Maintain employee payroll records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; process changes for proper authorization.
- Generating reports for payroll review e.g. variance reports and company reconciliations.
- Prepare payroll reports from SAGE and provide input and data in into reports as and when required.
- Peer review all payroll inputs and any reconciliations prepared by team member /additional payroll officer.
- Reconciliation of 3rd party billing and SAGE (Medical Aid GL Gap Cover) which is sent to finance for payment.
- Responsible for all tax related activities compliance status establishing and maintaining current registrations and tax issue resolutions.
- Administer any changes to Umbrella Fund on a monthly process through file upload.
- Communicate payroll changes to the HRBPs and Finance Leads
- Responsible for remaining up to date with the latest payroll and tax legislation.
- Responsible for responding to and completing all service desk tickets related to basic payroll queries.
Requirements
- Minimum 3year Diploma in Financial accounting human resources payroll/tax or a similar field.
- Up to 5 years relevant work experience in a similar role.
- Advanced excel and numerical abilities
- Strong checking and attention to detail.
- Proficient in payroll software Sage 300 People.
- Advanced Specialised Computer literacy
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Benefits
Medical Aid
Minimum 3-year Diploma in Financial accounting, human resources, payroll/tax or a similar field. Up to 5 years + relevant work experience in a similar role. Advanced excel and numerical abilities Strong checking and attention to detail. Proficient in payroll software Sage 300 People. Advanced Specialised Computer literacy
Education
Relevant Diploma