Senior Payroll Administrator -Midlands State University (MSU) 244 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:

VACANCY : SENIOR PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Masters degree in Accounting or Business Management will be an added advantage.
• Any Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management will be a distinct advantage.
• Diploma in Payroll Administration is a must.
• 5 years working experience in salaries administration.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of payroll packages and software; preferably Belina and Paywell.
• Knowledge of Accounting Packages.
• Journal processing and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Highly computer literate.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of Human Resources and Labour Rules and Regulations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in the formulation and implementation of regulating payroll policies as well as monitoring and reviewing the same.
• Identifying issues requiring policy change to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and in-house operating procedures.
• Assisting in ensuring that Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, processes and systems are enforced and adhered to in order to maintain integrity of the payroll system of the University.
• Coordinating the work and ensuring focused performance of subordinates.
• Classifying and verifying monthly salary input mail and documents of University payroll before capturing process begins.
• Ensuring correct inputting of tax tables and FDS credits and adjustments into the payroll, tax directives, and other credits.
• Checking on the accuracy of the data capturing process before the final payroll is prepared.
• Ensuring timely availability of all summary reports for the payment of salaries and monthly reports for statutory payments, NSSA, Pension, PAYE, medical aid, and pay advices (payslips).
• Reconciliations.
• Production of deduction schedules for service providers.
• Performing other duties as assigned.