Snr Payroll Clerk

You will be responsible for the following:
Assist in reconciling payroll accounts with the general ledger, ensuring that all payroll-related transactions are accurately recorded

Work closely with the payroll team to ensure accurate payroll processing, including the calculation of wages, bonuses, deductions, and taxes

Participate in internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll accounting documentation and explanations

Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees, providing clear and accurate information regarding payroll accounting matters

Managing and processing payroll

Full function administration on new employee on boarding, terminations and transfers.

Capture information for Pension Fund for withdrawals, contribution and death claims

Process payroll according to internal policies, procedures, and work instructions

Ensure payments are calculated and paid accurately and timely; ensuring proper calculation of taxes and deductions and associated SARS submissions

Participating in year-end process including year-end adjustments, year-end tax statements and review of year-end tax filing information

Extract payroll reports as required to determine all data is accurate

Resolve payroll queries received from employees

Maintain accurate record keeping

Ad hoc duties as required in the payroll department

Deliver an accurate and excellent customer service to all employees

Capture payroll information and ensure data integrity

Calculate employee wages, process payroll and handle payroll queries

Work cross-functionally with other departments to automate and simplify payroll systems and processes (IRP5, EMP501, PAYE Recons, and Statement of Accounts from SARS).

**Qualifications**

Matric with Mathematics

National Diploma (Accounting / Finance) / Diploma

Minimum of 4 - 5 years’ experience in payroll accounting / general accounting

Computer Literate: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) & Sage 300 & familiarity with accounting software

**Skills**:
Strong interpersonal skills

Good decision-making skills

Excellent people skills

Innovative; Analytical; Conceptual Thinking

Initiating action; Drive and energy

Excellent communication skills

Someone who is self-driven

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll accounting concepts clearly

Ability to handle sensitive financial and employee information with discretion and professionalism

Strong collaboration skills, with a willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to collective goals

Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Please note that the client is looking purely for a payroll with an accounting combination and not payroll with HR.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R33 000,00 - R35 000,00 per month