Payroll Clerk (Junior)

*Payroll Clerk (Junior)* We have a client looking to urgently fill a jnr. payroll clerk position - to peform processing tasks and activities asociated with the monthly payroll function and to ensure prompt and accurate payment of wages/salaries. *Duties:* * Gathering and examining timesheets to ensure their validity * Capturing new employee contracts on VIP payroll and ensuring all supporting documentation is provided * Ensuring monthly payroll hours are captured correctly onto VIP payroll * Ensuring stock take casual hours are processed and paid on time * Capturing approved annual and sick leave * Ensuring that compensation for ovetime work is calculated at the appropriate rate,  that annual leave is calculated accordingly, if applicable * Confirming that deductions have been processed correctly * Performing all tasks well before the pay run to ensure that staff members are compensated and notified on time * Addressing queries about payroll-related issues * Working to resolve discrepancies in payments as a matter of urgency * Assisting finance with payroll related reports * Maintain complete employee files * File and safeguard all relevant employee documentation * Filing of all payroll and employee documentation * Accurate data capturing * Ensure filing is managed and up to date * Responsible for all payroll related tasks given by the finance manager / financial acountant * providing documentation to stores for labour inspections as / when required * Monitor staff advances * Manage staff medical loans * Stay in touch with outcomes of annual wage negotiations * Provide a schedule to allocate long service awards * Sundry payments and travel claims   *Qualifications and requirements:* * Matric / NQF4 Certificate * Relevant diploma / payroll qualification (Advanatgeous) * Valid drivers license * Computer literate: MS Word and Excel * 2-3 years experience * Pastel processing / accounting skills (Advantageous) * HPRM knowledge / reporting / processing (time and attendance/clocking system) (Advantageous) * Working knowledge of labour and tax legislation (Advantageous) * Ability and adaptable when working under pressure * Ability to use own initiative * Creative and forward thinking * Good attention to detail * Excellent sense of accuracy * Good communication skills * Team player * Coachable