Payroll Assistant

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Recruitment Matters (Pty) Ltd Full time

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist with Payroll Processing: Support the payroll department in the preparation and processing of payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
- Data Management: Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files, including leaves, working hours, and bank details.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
- Reporting: Assist in preparing relevant payroll reports for management and external agencies.
- Inquiries and Issues Resolution: Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll issues and resolve them in a timely and efficient manner.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the HR department to synchronize employee data and resolve discrepancies.
- Continuous Improvement: Assist in reviewing and improving payroll processes and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.

**Key Skills**:

- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of payroll processing.
- Numerical Aptitude: Strong numerical skills to accurately calculate wages, deductions, and contributions.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.
- Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying issues and resourceful in resolving them efficiently.
- Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
- SAGE payroll is a must.

**Qualifications**:

- Education: High school diploma required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing or a similar role preferred.
- Certifications: Payroll certification is a plus.

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


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