Payroll Assistant

Description:

PAYROLL ASSISTANT – CAPE TOWN The Salaries and wages department require a process-driven, attentive to detail and organized individual to join their team. This position requires an efficient individual who is able to work in a fast paced environment and is able to meet payroll administrative deadlines.Duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to:Accurately capture data onto various payroll systemsLoading new employees onto the payroll systemEnsure that new employee files are created timeouslyEnsure that all documents are filed timeously and accuratelyPrint and accurately sort pay slips for distributionAccurately process timesheets ensuring deadlines are metCheck, update and correct timesheets and query inconsistent clockings with respective Line ManagersManage the administration of the time and attendance systemAccurately process leave informationMaintain and update payroll records in terms of statutory requirementsAssisting the Salaries & Wages Manager as well as Payroll Administrator’s as and where requiredAdhoc duties include filing, maintaining departmental documentation, managing long service certificates and ordering stationary on in-house systemEnsure all historical terminations are removed from the filing room and archived correctlyPrepare UI-19 and other Labour department documentation as well as Certificate of service for terminated employeesAssisting with staff queriesQualifying Criteria: Grade 12 matric certificateUnderstanding and application of the BCEA (basic conditions of employment act)Any relevant certificate or qualification in payroll or administrationMinimum 5 years of experience as a Payroll Assistant or Administrator or similar roleComputer literacy: proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS OutlookAccsys PeopleWare experience advantageousWorking knowledge of Time & Attendance softwareQualifying AttributesGood communication skills both written and verbalStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environmentAbility to effectively communicate with people on all levelsBe self-motivated and results drivenDisciplined in following procedures when executing tasksBe able to work both independently and in a teamGood time management skillsHigh work standardsBe organisedLogical and detail orientated methodologiesCommitment to a strong business ethic and integrityOther Information:Job title: Payroll Assistant Reporting to: Payroll Team Leader and Divisional Director - Human CapitalJob type: Permanent positionStandard hours: 08h00–17h00: Monday – Thursday 08h00–16h00: FridayMay be required to work overtime as per operational requirementsSalary We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.