Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire a payroll administrator based in Johannesburg.Liaising with management and staff with payroll-related queries. Payroll reporting to meet internal and statutory obligations.Manage effective internal/external client relationships within the area of responsibility.Continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and systems.End-to-end payroll processing.Month-end consolidations.Prepare and submit monthly salary actuals to the business.Performs a variety of payroll accounting tasks e.g. GL allocations and payments.Reconciliation of employee's PAYE, SDL, and UIF and any other legislative returns, tax issues, and any SARS queries.Process and submit GL accounts and journals.Assist finance with reconciliations and month-end reports.Prepare and reconcile all payroll third-party/vendor payments.Assist with the preparation of the increase and bonus schedules and provisions.Providing guidance and support on all remuneration and benefits-related matters.Preparation of payroll-related reports and summariesAssistance with end-of-year processing and reconciliation including payment summaries - financial year-endSupport and assist with ad-hoc HR-related matters and reports.Assist with equity reports and queries.Supports in the application and administration of company benefit funds.STATS SA Submissions.Prepare dummy payslips.Prepare/write ad-hoc reports for business as and when required.Assist with bursary processing and reconciling on payroll.Assist with preparing annual reports to Paris.Assist with RMA, and WCA Submissions.Dealing with Auditors: Internal, External, Department of Labour, and Bargaining councils.RequirementsTertiary Qualification and/or relevant payroll-related qualification is essential. At least 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.Advanced Payroll Tax knowledge and experience in tax issues, queries, and monthly and bi-annual submissions will be an advantage.Financial acumen and knowledge of SAP accounting software is advantageous.Employment equity knowledge and experience.Extensive knowledge of Sage 300 People Payroll software and all its different modules, and ESS is essential.Advanced MS Office, particularly Excel is essential.In-depth working knowledge of relevant tax legislation, and employment conditions. Bargaining councils and other relevant legislation.Experience in PAYE, SDL, UIF, WCA and RMA will be an advantage.