Wage Clerk

Our client in the FMCG sector is seeking a Wage Clerk to join their team

Job type: Permanent, on-site

Job Location: Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination efforts between payroll, human resources, finance and other departments
• Preparation/distribution of detailed reports, e.g. overtime, leave balances, head count, and various payroll reports
• Handle the administration of the timekeeping system.
• Setup each employee on the biometric programs and monitor submissions of approved timesheets and overtime and ensure valid data transfers to/from payroll service.
• Process payroll for employees accurately and on schedule (weekly/monthly).
• Collect and verify timekeeping information and resolve discrepancies
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
• Prepare and distribute payslips or direct EFT deposits.
• Ensure compliance with Statutory payroll submissions.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters
• Collaborate with HR departments to ensure accurate reporting
• Assist with audits and generate payroll reports as needed
• Establish/maintain employee records
• Updating and maintaining payroll records.
• Maintaining leave, sickness and overtime reports.
• Biometrics administration.
• Calculation and processing of termination payments.
• Processing increases and calculation of back pays.

Ad hoc Duties

• HP Contracts & Debit Order capturing
• Creditors recons at month-end
• Follow-up queries with regards to updating Vendor profiles
• Admin purchase orders
• General Finance filing duties

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• 3-5 years’ Experience in payroll (Premier) or similar.
• Familiarity with Biometric payroll systems (e.g. Vision Enterprise)
• Any Finance or Accounting roles is advantageous
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Skills

• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Should meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful

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