Payroll Assistant (Finance)

We’re looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our client's team in Menlyn.

Duties:

• Create and maintain the database of Councilors details with specific reference to Sitting Allowance and Subsistence & Travel
• Calculation / Re-calculation of payments of Councilor Sitting Allowances and Subsistence & Travel claims
• Upload Councilor payments on ABSA cash focus
• Maintaining and updating councilor records and payments on the VIP system
• Ensure proper filling system of Councilor information, payments and reports
• Complying with relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Companies Policies, etc.)
• Assisting with year-end processes such as annual payroll tax and payment summary reconciliations
• Making backups and arranging for safekeeping of documentation
• Reconciling of all councilor data to ensure that the accurate payments are made
• Dealing with councilor queries from Companies Provincial and National offices
• Be able to provide Councilor Payment reports as required by Companies Provincial and National offices
• Providing assistance during internal and external audits (retrieval and checking of documents)
• Maintain proper accounting records for the Companies Employees Bursary scheme.

Requirements:

1. National Diploma with a major in accounting is required
2. 3 years work experience in payroll with some experience on handling employee benefits
3. Knowledge of the VIP Premier system
4. Knowledge of SAP system
5. Attention to detail
6. Understanding Payroll procedures and payroll related forms
7. Ability to work with tight deadlines
8. Presentation skills
9. Coordination, planning & organising skills
10. Good interpersonal relationship skills