Payroll Administrator: Sage 300 - Bedfordview at Murray & Roberts

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effective, efficient and timeous administration of all in-country and offshore payroll functions allocated, in line with country statutory laws and M&RC’s policies, standards and procedures
• Effectively gather, collate and control large volumes of electronic and hard copy data allocated for processing and maintain data integrity
• Effective planning and organising to ensure no cut-off, payment, reporting or month end deadlines are missed
• Self and team provide effective and efficient administrative support to the payroll department in line with country statutory laws and M&RC’s policies, standards and procedures
• Proactive payroll risk identification and mitigation in line with M&RC’s standards, policies, procedures
• Effective self and team management in alignment with M&RC values and leadership initiatives

Minimum requirements

• Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Minimum National Diploma: Payroll Administration Services NQF Level 5
• Registration with the South African Payroll Association (advantageous)
• Proficient in the Sage 300 system or similar electronic payroll system
• Proficient in MS Office [Intermediate Excel essential]
• Sound numerical reasoning with good calculation ability
• Ability to check and sign-off prior paid severance packages
• Good administration, planning and organising skills
• Unwavering confidentiality and discretion
• High attention to detail and level of accuracy in all tasks
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain a professional demeanour and follow instructions accurately
• Good English written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels
• Be willing to be trained on SA and/or offshore payrolls 

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 4 years of full payroll function experience encompassing capturing, checking, manual calculations, reconciliations, journals, balancing, reporting, payments and month end payroll processes
• Experience working on a payroll of more than 1000 employees, preferably in a mining or construction environment
• Experience working on VIP or similar electronic payroll system
• Experience dealing with management, staff and service providers
• Knowledge of RMA statement of earnings calculations
• Knowledge of POPIA, BCEA, Severance, COID and TAX statutory laws