Rustenburg: Payroll Administrator posted by PRO Personnel Employment Agency

• Perform accurate and detailed calculations to determine bonus payouts based on established formulae, criteria, company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all bonus payments are accurate and processed within the set timelines.
• Maintain, update and safeguard accurate records of bonus-related data across the company.
• Compile periodic and ad-hoc reports, providing insights and trends for management decision-making.
• Analysis of large datasets through the application of advanced Excel functions (e.g. Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Conduct regular validation of payroll data for accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare documentation and reports for internal and audits, external audits, and compliance inspections.
• Resolve all discrepancies promptly to uphold data integrity.
• Collaborate effectively with all internal stakeholders to gather necessary inputs for bonus administration.
• Attend to and resolve all employee bonus and other payroll queries, professionally.
• Import information into the payroll system accurately.
• Issue weekly and monthly payslips within the set timelines.
• Submission and tracking of third-party claims according to relevant policies and procedures.
• Reconcile payments made to external service providers and variances between the payroll and financial systems.
• Maintain court orders (garnishees) and ensure accurate deduction thereof.
• Maintain and archive employee records and files.
• Resolve internal and external discrepancies and deal with complaints and queries in a professional manner.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly checks to ensure accuracy of the payroll information.
• Provide assistance during financial year-end and audit processes.

Technical/managerial skills

• Advanced Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Interpretation and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll systems
• Self-management
• Planning
• Numerical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Qualifications
Essential:

• Grade 12 Certificate/ Equivalent NQF Level 4
• Certificate in Payroll or Finance related field
• SAGE VIP Certificate

Physical / Legal Requirements

• Medically fit
• No criminal record
• Driver’s license

Experience
Essential:

• 2 – 3 years’ Payroll experience, with bonus administration.
• Knowledge and experience in SAGE 300 People

Remuneration:
Salary will be negotiable depending on skills, qualifications, and experience