Introduction
A Three Month Fixed Term Contract is available for a Salaries Controller who will provide our Client with a professional payroll administrative function in a timeous, detail-orientated and accurate manner. This includes but is not limited to supporting the end-to-end payroll function, the resolution of payroll queries and the provision of payroll related information and reports.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Salaries - processing salaries for the company for various staff categories, permanent, fixed term and contractors
• Leave through ESS system - managing the entire leave process - processing, monitoring and reporting
• Loading of staff expense claims EFT payments
• Loading EFT file for net salary payments
• Maintain system database - load new employees, update records, process terminations and transfers and any other changes
• Printing payslips and dealing with payroll queries
• Processing yearly increases and bonuses
• Submitting monthly statutory returns (e.g. UIF, EMP 201, SDL)
• Preparation, submission and payment of annual EMP 501s, IRP5s, COID, etc.
• Prepare and timeously submit month end payroll reports
• Prepare submit reports / schedules for third party payments and ensure they are processed and paid over timeously
• Monthly reports as required by management
• Administer and accurately process statutory deductions and employee benefits while ensuring all HR policies and labour legislation are adhered to
• Liaison with retirement fund and medical aid administrators
• Bookkeeping: Prepare monthly journals
• Reconciliation of salaries-related general ledger accounts
• Assist with annual salaries forecast and budget
• Assist with preparation of documents related to benefits administration
• Provide first-line support for payroll queries and allocate accordingly among the payroll team and where necessary, the HR team
• Any other ad hoc duties as required by management including but not limited to functional projects

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matric
• Payroll and/or Human Resources Diploma
• A Financial Tertiary qualification will be advantageous
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in end-to end payroll administration is essential
• At least 3 years' experience in benefits administration
• At least 5 years' experience working with SAGE People 300 payroll and ESS, is essential
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working with VIP Premier is advantageous
• Finance/accounting knowledge and experience is beneficial
• Working knowledge of employee tax legislation
• A solid understanding of payroll practices, policies and procedures

The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements:

• A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, ethical values, and integrity
• Must have a high stress tolerance and the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to communicate with all levels of authority
• Precise planning and excellent organisational/administration skills
• Exceptional accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Strong numeracy skills
• Quality orientated and self-driven to achieve results

Package & Remuneration
Market related