Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Company

Dynamic company responsible for the logistics and handling of fruit and other perishable goods. It typically provides services related to the cold storage, transportation, and distribution of fresh produce, ensuring quality and freshness from farms to domestic and international markets.

Purpose

The Payroll Administrator will take full ownership of the payroll function within the organization, going beyond processing to encompass comprehensive payroll management. This critical role ensures the accurate and efficient administration of all payroll activities, including compliance with tax regulations, leave management, payroll control account reconciliations, and third-party payments. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can navigate complex payroll processes, ensure adherence to company policies, and maintain confidentiality while contributing to the smooth operation of a dynamic company specializing in logistics and the handling of perishable goods.

Responsibilities

1. Day to day payroll related activities and processing of all payrolls (bi-weekly wages and monthly salary)
2. New employees / termination administration
3. Leave management (Ensure employees are taking leave within protocol and that Supervisors/ Managers are applying the company policy correctly)
4. ESS management including ESS training of new employees
5. Distribution of payslips
6. Maintaining employee files
7. Preparing third party payments and processing thereof
8. Completing weekly and monthly payroll control account recons, prepare month-end reports and payments
9. Creating standard and ad hoc reports e.g., monthly new hire and termination reports, headcount reports, overtime reports, etc.
10. Responsible for all tax related activities, compliance status, establishing and maintaining current registrations and tax issue resolutions
11. Responsible for e-filing submissions

Requirements

1. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a full payroll function (wages and salary payrolls)
2. Minimum of 3 years’ SAGE 300 payroll experience is a requirement
3. Relevant tertiary qualification – a payroll qualification would be advantageous
4. Payroll control account reconciliation experience is a requirement (leave, PAYE, E-filing, Easy file and Emp501 reconciliation)
5. Experience with Time and Attendance systems (preferably Jarrison)
6. Must be up to date with the latest payroll and tax legislation
7. PC literate with working experience of MS Office – Excel must be at an intermediate level
8. Ability to keep confidential information to yourself

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• full function payroll administration: 5 years (Required)
• Sage 300: 5 years (Required)