Senior Payroll Officer

We are recruiting for a client that is looking for a highly skilled Payroll Officer to join their team.

Duties and responsibilities include: 

• Managing end-to-end payroll process for including calculating employee wages, deductions, and benefits
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, including the distribution of payslips and reports
• Verifying and reconciling timekeeping records, attendance, and leave balances
• Processing all payroll related changes
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records, updates, and changes
• Communicating with internal departments to obtain necessary payroll information and resolving any payroll-related inquiries or discrepancies
• Preparing payroll-related taxes including EMP201 and EMP501
• Staying up-to-date with payroll regulations and tax laws to ensure compliance
• Assisting with government regulations
• Processing COIDA and UIF claims and salary schedules 
• Collaborating with other teams to ensure accurate data exchange and reporting

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Matric
  
• 2 – 3 years proven experience in a similar role
  
• Understanding of tax regulations in relation to payroll
  
• Sound understanding and knowledge of COIDA, UIF, SDL and SARS payroll regulations and filing
• Proficiency in payroll software – SAGE 300 People
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities