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Payroll Specialist

Apply now Job no: 574491
Work type: Full time
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Categories: Client Payroll
Office Location: Cape Town

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About TMF Group:

In TMF we are leading providers of critical administrative services all around the world! Currently we have the best professionals dispersed in 120 offices located in 86 countries. We have more than 11,000 experts in accounting, tax, payroll and global entity management that are key to the success of multiple international companies worldwide. 

We have been present in Spain over 25 years, currently we are 320+ colleagues and we keep growing every day!

 

Discover the role:

The role of the Payroll Specialist will support junior and more experienced team members with the delivery of the payroll services to TMF’s clients.  All payroll and associated tasks must be completed by the Payroll Specialist in an efficient, professional and timely manner, providing a high quality of service to the client. The Payroll Specialist will in addition, be required to maintain a good working relationship with the client, answer queries and provide them with any requested documentation.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for meeting payroll compliance requirements via accurate, complete and timely processing of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls, remittances and filings with appropriate tax authorities/pension providers as required and payments to employees;
  • Supervises/Train  and allocates tasks to Job Band 1 & Job Band 2 colleagues, whilst maintaining overall responsibility for task accuracy and completeness, keeping line manager updated as appropriate.
  • Responsible for meeting the indicated deadlines for each allocated client task;
  • Performing tasks in compliance with company policies relating to payroll to ensure requirements are followed consistently and in full for each payroll cycle;
  • Performing tasks in compliance with employment legislation, data protection and control risk within payroll function;
  • Being the primary day to day contact for payroll audits, Central Statistics Office and other requirements.  Responsible for providing data  & answering audit queries and analysis at year-end and preparation of all monthly and annual statutory returns as required;
  • Responsible for processing, payment, reconciliation and reporting of benefits (e.g. Health Insurance, Pension, Share Awards etc.) as required;
  • Providing administrative support for management of payroll and benefit issues and accurate record keeping.
  • Perform standard defined tasks to on board smaller new clients;
  • Identify out-of-scope service and providing respective information to the team leader/manager
  • Keeps up to date with changes in local payroll and tax legislation
  • Escalates any concerns to line supervisors or line manager in a timely manner
  • Uses TMF’s payroll software effectively
  • Maintains relevant databases, client records and other tracking tools as required
  • Provides administrative support to the payroll team as required
  • Attends client meetings as required
  • Accurately and timely completion of Billing templates
  • To undertake any other duties as reasonably expected for the role

 

Key Requirements:

  • IPASS/CIPP, or equivalent qualification with substantial experience in a fast paced, high volume payroll position,
  • A detailed knowledge of PAYE (including BIK) and PRSI/NI,
  • Familiarity with Revenue’s Online Service and bank transfer processes,
  • Experience with payroll systems e.g. Megapay Sage Micropay, STAR and Microsoft office packages and or willingness to learn to use payroll systems
  • Resourceful, independent and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organise themselves
  • Able to articulate and communicate with clients in a concise and professional manner
  • Fluency in English is essential

 

What's in for you:

  • An exciting opportunity in an international company
  • Professional development opportunities as well as extensive individual further training opportunities, supported by our TMF Business Academy
  • A career within an ever evolving market
  • Flat hierarchies with direct contact to management and international exchange
  • Want to know more about a career with TMF Group? Watch this video:

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