Profile

I am an Experienced and Self-Motivated Payroll and Remuneration Manager with more than 30 years of Industry Experience, Overseeing the Payroll and Human Resources Department, and working to Implement Programs and Change Management that enhanced the Company. Knowledgeable about Employment Law, Current Labour Legislation, Industrial Relations, Labour Law and Effective Organizational Planning. Highly Competent Communicator, Skilled in Developing Initiatives that Improve Company Profitability, Productivity and Growth. Bringing Forth a Proven Track Record of Successfully Managing Payroll and Human Resource Efforts and Leading Teams to work towards Company Goals.

Areas of Expertise

Payroll Management

Employee Engagement

Financial Management

Compliance Management

Industrial Relations

Human Resource Practices

Month end & Yearend Processes

Financial Administration

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

Contact Details

Mobile: +27 (0-82-463-****

Email: ad5ag3@r.postjobfree.com

Education & Career Development

Certified International Diploma in Financial Management for Managers (CPD Certified Accreditation), June 2023

Certified International Diploma in Human Resources Management (CPD Certified Accreditation), April 2023

Certified International Diploma in International Finance (CPD Certified Accreditation), 2022

Certified International Diploma in Payroll System Management with Quality License Scheme and Transcripts (CPD & IPHM Worldwide Accreditation), Lead Academy, London, UK

Certified International Diploma in Leadership and Management with Quality License Scheme Level 4 (CPD & IPHM Worldwide Accreditation), Lead Academy, London, UK

Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Financial Management, UNISA, in progress

Pastel Accounting Certificate

Accounting Foundation Course

ACCPAC Certificate for Windows Ver 5.3

Accounting Packages

Impact Accounting & Payroll (Encore / Award)

Pastel Accounting & Payroll

VIP (GT Windows / Premier & Classic) Payroll Package

ACCYSIS Payroll Package

Unique Payroll Package

ACCPAC (General Ledger / Cashbook / Bank Recons)

SAPR/3 (HR Module & Payroll Integrated System)

Report Writer 1 & 2

VIP ODBC Training Certificate

VIP BIM Training

Sage Intelligence Training

Deloitte Certificate of Taxation of Foreign Employees and Contractors

Working Experience

Rebel Tech South Africa

Payroll / Remuneration Manager, February 2017 – May 2020

Led, supervised and guided the payroll team to ensure accurate, on -time processing of payroll, leave and benefit administration.

Oversaw payroll operations and ensured payroll inputs information was processed accurately.

Maintained customized Kronos system and Sage VIP People 300 payroll systems interface with the general ledger.

Reconciled payroll and payroll accounting, ensuring proper recording and maintenance were appropriately set.

Oversaw salary changes, salary structuring, pay codes, payroll parameters, compensation, deductions, bonus and benefits pay-outs for both employees and Executive Directors.

Ensured month-end closing payroll expense accounts and reporting were submitted timeously and accurately.

Acted as an Internal Auditor to ensure internal controls were implemented and followed in accordance with organizational policy, procedures and regulations.

Maintained, set and updated the employee self-service (ESS) and checked it daily to ensure it worked effectively.

Managed 3rd-party payment relationship with the service providers such as SARS and Discovery, relating to payroll and benefits management.

Provided payroll information to senior managers for manpower budget planning and salary benchmarking preparations.

Maintained and oversaw payroll parameters, payroll head counts, employment equity reporting, system maintenance and preparation of annual payroll data information for salary benchmarking.

Developed, formulated and managed the group pay structure.

Oversaw and formulated the preparation of the annual increase process.

Advised senior management on package structuring and take-on arrangements for senior employees, Executive Directors and middle management.

Calculated and prepared payroll and financial reporting for the Board Committee.

Krugersdorp Municipality, South Africa

Payroll Manager, October 2006 – December 2016

Managed payroll system administrations for 5500 employees and 10 Executive Directors, including implementation, setting and updating tax; setting parameters and implementing headcount controls.

Implemented and reviewed payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions.

Supervised and coached 10 payroll officers and the junior accountant, providing leadership to drive performance and ensure timeous and accurate work output.

Ensured staff were provided with resources, authorities, information and training needed.

Oversaw salary structuring and adjustments.

Controlled cost distribution and cost allocation per payroll, cost center and department.

Managed month end returns and the reconciliation thereof.

Controlled and managed statistical pay information, as well as compensation and benefits.

Implemented and assisted with interpretation and completion of activities relating to pay policies, calculations and compliance of payroll operations.

Led the implementation of new system parameters, upgrading the system to comply with payroll best practice, payroll tax upgrades and manual tax calculation for new employees.

Managed legislative risk in terms of income tax and related current payroll legislative changes to ensure compliance.

Controlled, managed and completed statutory returns, including UIF, PAYE, SDL, WCA, Skills and Employment equity returns.

Financial Management included ensuring system audits were performed regularly, appropriate cash flow management and the reconciliation of the salaries/wages control accounts.

Controlled and maintained Payroll charts of accounts.

Compared departmental budgets with actuals and highlighted variances.

Implemented strategies to ensure payroll operational costs did not exceeds payroll budgets.

Implemented policies and procedures that complied with BCEA.

Processed legislative changes affecting payroll and identified arrears for improvement.

Cashbook Reconciliations and General Ledger Reconciliations.

Controlled and managed petty cash and the reconciliation of petty cash vouchers.

Managed Financial Year End processes.

Generated IRP5s and IT3s and completed statutory financial year ends.

Managed Directors Payroll, including calculating Directors profit shares, maintaining changes in profit share and processing all taxation related to directors’ remunerations.

Prepared financial reporting for the participation committee.

ECI Africa Consulting, South Africa

Payroll Administrator, April 2006 – July 2006

Managed payroll for 250 employees using VIP (Classic), including deductions of medical aid, provident fund, UIF, loans, advances, travel allowances and garnishee orders.

Processed third party payments and premium deductions and completed reconciliations.

Completed SARS returns, updated payroll journals and compiled management reports.

Implemented internal controls to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Don Suite Hotel Group, South Africa

Payroll / Financial Controller, August 2003 – January 2005

Managed payroll for 450 personnel on VIP GT Windows, with full payroll function and statutory deductions.

Crabtree Electrical Appliances, South Africa

Payroll Administrator, November 2002 – March 2003

Processed wages for 550 personnel on Paywise and VIP GT Windows.

Beacon Dawes Crane Hire, South Africa

Payroll & HR Admin, August 2001 – October 2002

Managed payroll administration for 1200 employees on VIP GT Payroll, with full payroll function, statutory dedications and yearend (IRP5) processing.

Led recruitment and selection, personnel administration and performance management.

Attended disciplinary hearings and dealt with the CCMA matters, strikes and shop stewards.

Anthemis Investments, South Africa

Human Resources & Payroll Manager, May 1997 – June 2001

Managed payroll administration for 450 personnel on VIP package and Unique payroll with full payroll function and statutory deductions.

Zincor South Africa, South Africa

Tax Administrator & Data Capturer, June 1995 – April 1997

Academy Brushware, South Africa

Admin Supervisor, January 1993 – May 1995

American Sales Master, South Africa

Warehouse Admin Supervisor, January 1987 – December 1992

Additional Information

Languages: Tswana, English and Afrikaans

Nationality: South African

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