Permanent - Payroll Officer - Johannesburg - South Africa

Payroll processing

• Manage end-to end payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid on time and accurately
• Prepare and verify payroll calculations, deductions, bonuses, overtime and other variable earnings
• Calculate and process taxes and statutory deductions and contributions in compliance with local laws
• Submission of NBCRFLI leave to NBCRFLI
• Capturing of leave for all employees
• Approval of leave and claims on ESS and updating of reporting line changes
• Sick bonus applications for the NBCRFLI employees
• Holiday fund applications for the NBCRFLI

Data Management

• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data
• Update employee records with new hire, termination, or changes in salary information
• Maintain a detailed record of payroll documentation and ensure confidentiality
• Maintain accurate leave records and follow up of outstanding / declined leave applications
• Check overtime schedules for outstanding leave and send this information to the employee / manager to ensure the leave submission is done. Copy in Receptionist for  to follow up on all outstanding leave

Compliance and Audits

• Ensure payroll processes comply with local labour laws and tax regulations
• Assist the Payroll Manager with internal and / or external payroll audits
• Keep updated on tax regulations, labour laws, and other legislative changes relevant to payroll

Coordination with HR and Finance

• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure accuracy in employee records, including leave entitlements and benefits
• Assist the Payroll Manager with payroll reconciliations of the payroll accounts
• Month end 3^rd party payroll related payments
• Resolve any discrepancies in payroll or employee benefits

Knowledge & Experience

• Matric or senior certification equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in payroll, accounting, or a related area
• Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and familiarity with local labour laws within Middle East / Africa

Skills

• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office
• Communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Requires little / no direct supervision
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Interpersonal skills
• Outcome orientated
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders