PAYROLL ADMINISTRATORS Opportunities: Midlands State University
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:
POST: SENIOR PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- A Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Management will be an added advantage.
- Any Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management will be a distinct advantage.
- A diploma in Payroll Administration is a must.
- 5 years of working experience in salaries administration.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of payroll packages and software; preferably Belina and Paywall.
- 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 the integrity of the payroll system of the University.
- Coordinating the work and ensuring the 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 advice (payslips).
- Reconciliations.
- Production of deduction schedules for service providers.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number(s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)
Midlands State University
Application documents must be in a single-scan pdf format. The closing date for applications is 21 October 2022.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.