SPECIALIST: PAYROLL

The successful candidate will be amongst other be expected to; Payroll Management Manage the monthly payroll; verify the capturing of payroll transactions on the payroll system; quality assure all payroll transactions; Receive, capture and update employee data on the payroll system; preparation and processing, payroll accounting, tax filing and remittance, benefits maintenance and other special payments; prepare and load EFT file to bank account; Prepare 3rd Party payments, i.e. Medical Aid, Pension Fund, Garnishees, etc,; Prepare PAYE bi-annually returns and reconciliations to SARS and submissions; Work closely with the Executive Manager: Financial Management and Accounting and Executive Manager: Human Capital Management to ensure smooth operations of all Payroll related matters; Ensure that payslips are timeously issued in terms of the BMA approved policy; Check with financial the availability of cashflows for the payment of salaries; Ensure the accuracy of the information before loading onto payroll; Produce monthly payroll spending information; Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and reports; Conduct and obtain necessary approvals for salary reconciliations and payments; Ensure recorded payroll data is reconciled to supporting documents. Payroll Administration Maintain payroll changes, i.e. terminations, overtime, salary adjustments, promotions and bonuses, deductions, etc; Provide general support and assistance on any other payroll administration and related deliverables; Produce mock pay slips; Prepare monthly EMP201 reconciliations against SARS statements of accounts; Prepare IRP5 reconciliation as required by legislation and ensure accurate loading of the information. i.e accurate use of codes etc; Prepare reconciliation submissions; Prepare bank reconciliation of the payroll bank account; Prepare a monthly recon of advances and recoveries; Provide inputs into the development of payroll policies procedures and processes Risk and Compliance Ensure compliance with all statutory or legal requirements; Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks; Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements; Maintain quality risk management standards in line with relevant requirements; Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity; Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with the Manger to ensure business optimisation; Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. Stakeholder Management and Relations Ensure sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Engage with the right internal stakeholders to ensure they gain understanding of operational payroll issues, value-add, compliance and organizational input moving forward; Ensure internal customer service and satisfaction; Build and maintain relationships with all BMA officials including EXCO, MANCO for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing; Provide advocacy on matters related to management on payroll matters and activities for informed decisions making; Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required; Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required; Attend industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement; Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work and operational plans to impacted stakeholders.