Payroll Officer

SUMMARY:
Introduction:
Our client is a well-established manufacturer and distributor within the infrastructure and water reticulation industry, supplying high-quality piping systems and fittings to commercial, municipal, agricultural, and industrial markets across Southern Africa. They are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Payroll Officer to join their finance team at their Pomona, Kempton Park offices. This is a full-time, office-based position, where the successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll function, HR administration, statutory reporting, and payroll reconciliations while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with relevant legislation.
 
Job Purpose:
To administer and process the company's monthly payroll accurately and on time while providing HR administrative support, maintaining employee records, statutory reporting, payroll reconciliations, and assisting the Financial Manager with payroll-related accounting functions.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS Minimum education (essential): National Senior Certificate Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related field (Beneficial) Minimum applicable experience (years): Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll. Required nature of experience: End-to-end payroll processing HR administration and employee record management Statutory payroll reporting (SARS, Provident Fund and Medical Aid) Payroll reconciliations and General Ledger journals Working with VIP Payroll and accounting software Skills and Knowledge (essential): VIP Payroll Payroll legislation and SARS submissions Microsoft Office (Excel essential) Excellent numerical and reconciliation skills Strong administrative ability High attention to detail Other: Proficient in Afrikaans and English Own transport and license KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND OBJECTIVES Payroll Administration Process monthly payroll accurately and on time. Capture overtime, allowances, bonuses, salary increases and deductions. Process staff loans, advances and reimbursements. Distribute monthly payslips. Maintain accurate payroll records. HR Administration Maintain employee files and HR documentation. Update employee information on payroll systems. Administer leave records and notify employees of leave balances. Assist with onboarding and employee exits. Maintain confidentiality of employee information. Statutory Reporting & Compliance Prepare EMP201, EMP501 and annual payroll reports. Administer Provident Fund submissions and schedules. Process Medical Aid contributions and amendments. Ensure compliance with SARS and payroll legislation. Payroll Accounting & Reconciliations Prepare payroll General Ledger journals. Perform payroll to General Ledger reconciliations. Reconcile payroll control accounts. Assist the Financial Manager with monthly payroll reconciliations. Resolve payroll-related discrepancies. General Support Provide payroll and HR administrative support. Assist management with ad hoc reporting. Respond to payroll-related employee queries. Support continuous improvement of payroll processes. Perform additional duties as required by management. Remuneration Offered Market related