Payroll Administrator, Fixed Term Contract, Johannesburg, R 15, 000 R 17,000.00 (depending on experience)
To make sure that people are paid on time. Performs all activities necessary to process 1 or more payroll, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports, preparing accounting transactions and documents and preparing reports for Management
Grade 12
Certificate in Payroll advantage
5 8 years’ experience in similar role
VIP Payroll System
Knowledge of MS Excel, ODBC and VIP Premier
Knowledge of ESS and ERS Systems
Knowledge of MIBCO
Duties :
Responsible for the preparation and processing of the monthly payroll for appox 350 employees in the VIP payroll system.
This includes the entire cycle of payroll processing from capturing of new employees, leave, termination)
Review and ensure accuracy of approved advances, and overtime claims on ESS system
Responsible for the coordination between payroll and human resources, to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data
Handle the administration of the ERS system
Maintain employee records, ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis, review changes for proper authorization
Generating reports for payment e.g. PAYE returns and other third parties
Maintain proper document control system
Keep abreast with company policies and tax legislations that impact on remuneration
Prepare month end journals and reporting integrating to the financial system (Including preparation / distribution of detailed reports e.
g. expense claims, overtime, leave balance, head count and month end reports)
Communicate payroll changes to the HR Manager and on time
Three plus years in a Payroll Office performing all payroll functions
Excellent skills using MS Excel, ODBC and VIP Premier
Strong skills using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll accounting system
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
Excellent problem solving / judgement skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy 
