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  Ensuring timeous and accurate end-to-end processing of company payroll of 600+ employees on Sage People/ESS.
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  Maintenance of payroll and leave administration systems.
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  Administering and maintaining leave, including maternity leave and UIF forms.
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  Accurate processing of new and temporary employees, transfers, promotions, terminations, and other payroll-related processing.
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  Accurate processing of monthly earnings/deductions, advances, back pay, overtime, medical aid, bonuses, incentives, commission, recurring commission, reimbursements, garnishees, loans, cell phone allowance, vehicle allowance, fuel, company vehicle usage, fines, standby allowances, interest on loans, retirement annuity, and unpaid leave.
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  Input and maintain data on the payroll system e.g. cost centres, EE, ETI.
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  Manage and conduct month-end and year-end statutory requirements.
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  Monthly mandatory payroll reconciliation, journals, and preparation for payment of PAYE, UIF, and SDL (birthday EMP201 loading on SARS website) and 3rd party payments.
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  Reconciliation of payroll-related General Ledger accounts and the initial set up of all general ledger account codes.
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  Earning and deduction setup on Sage.
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  Software upgrade.
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  Annual rate changes to Sage setup for medical, gap and medical insurance.
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  Annual rate changes for risk benefits.
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  Accurate and timeous delivery of ad hoc, mandatory, monthly, and annual HR Reports.
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  Maintaining and updating employee records on the payroll system and internal HR system.
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  Advance report writing on Sage.
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  Administration and maintenance of employee benefits in accordance with Employee Benefit Committee decisions, Fund rules, and Company Remuneration Policy.
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  Liaising with staff and management on payroll and employee benefit-related queries.
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  Advise staff on company policy and procedures where appropriate.
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  Escalate client/work issues to Supervisor/Manager.
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  Assists with projects as required.

Requirements

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  Matric Qualification.
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  Diploma or Tertiary qualification will be advantageous.
  Experience:
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  Minimum 5 years´ working experience on a payroll (Sage People – Essential) and HR systems.
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  Experience in a financial services environment will be advantageous.
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  Skills/ Competencies:
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  Software: MS Excel (intermediary level), MS Word, MS Outlook.
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  Sound knowledge and experience in payroll (Sage People/ESS) processing.
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  Sound knowledge and experience of PAYE and statutory compliance and understanding of employee benefits.
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  Indepth understanding of tax calculations.
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  Sound knowledge and experience of payroll reconciliation processes.
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  In-depth knowledge of payroll-related legislation.
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  Analysing information, data entry skills, general math/accounting skills, and reporting skills.
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  Behavioural Competencies:
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  Information Gathering and Problem Analysis.
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  Sound numerical ability and data entry skills.
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  Sound Judgement.
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  Quality and Detail Oriented.
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  Integrity.
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  Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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  Teamwork orientated.