SNENHLANHLA NIKIWE ZULU
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT PAYROLL
Ulundi
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll Accountant
ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Ulundi
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver human resources financial support by certifying and processing payroll, completing deposits, performing pay adjustments and promptly distributing checks.
- Research technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Compile general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Develop financial models to assess and analyze financial performance.
- Collect and report monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Maintain integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Cooperate with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Provide journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepare working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Train new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Payroll Accountant
ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, Ulundi
Ulundi, KZN
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Manage accurate and efficient payroll processing for +1000 employees
- Ensure all accounts and payroll actions maintain government compliance
- Run monthly payroll process timorously and correctly
- Filing all payroll related documentation with proof and backup information for auditing purposes
- Attend to all medical aid, pension and all salary related queries
- Prepare and file payroll tax returns
- Develop and maintain internal control and processes for payroll
- Advise managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes
- Conduct payroll account reconciliations and clear suspense account
- Review and resolve errors from audit reports for accuracy
- Processing Increases, earnings, deductions, tax, allowances, bonuses, and movement of staff (transfers, promotion, resignations, retirements, deceased)
- Printing of reports and pay slips and do monthly backups
- Reconciling and analyzing general ledger accounts and balances related to payroll
- Checking monthly medical aid and pension returns against payroll and adjust/ investigate differences
- Prepare tax reconciliation for IRP5 certificate purposes
- Preparing, printing and distributing IRP5
- Maintain employee privacy and protect payroll operations
Budget Officer
ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, Ulundi
11.2011 - 06.2017
- Analyzed accounting reports to identify and implement expenditure controls
- Oversaw preparation of budget reports and requested corrections as necessary
- Determined ways to improve efficiency
- Consulted with managers and department heads to confirm budget adjustments
- Determined all available financing and funding methods for various programs
- Collaborated with managers to approve or deny funding requests
- Identified and analyzed budget trends
- Reviewed budget estimates for accuracy
- Reviewed projected expenses to prepare accurate cost estimates and budget reports
- Interpreted budget directives and adhered to established policies
- Prepared and clarified budget reports and financial proposals
- Summarized all financial activities for inclusion in annual reports
- Implemented cost containment measure which saved the municipality 10% on salaries and fruitless expenditure
Finance Intern
ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, Ulundi
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Worked in accounts receivable and account payables
- Reconciled bank statements
- Posted journal entries to general ledger
- Prepared remittance reports
- Sorted and filed invoices and checks
- Prepared monthly reports, and assisted with year-end financial reports
- Verified invoices for Accounts Payable
- Assembled documents for various audit requirements
- Assisted in preparation of annual financial statements
Finance Clerk
ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Ulundi
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Captured invoices and credit notes
- Compiled batches for payment
- Prepared creditors statement reconciliation
- Assisted with document management
- Investigated and resolved all queries and enquiries with other departments
- Kept complete and accurate record of vouchers
- Ensured that all accounting policies and procedures are adhered to
Education
Financial Accounting - Accounting
University of South Africa
Durban, KZN 04.2001 - Current
National Diploma Financial Accounting - Accounting
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KZN 01.2006 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Mathunjwa High School
Nongoma, KZN 01.2005 - 12.2005
Skills
Payroll processingundefined
Timeline
Senior Payroll Accountant
ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
01.2023 - Current
Payroll Accountant
ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, Ulundi
07.2019 - 12.2022
Budget Officer
ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, Ulundi
11.2011 - 06.2017
Finance Intern
ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, Ulundi
01.2011 - 10.2011
Finance Clerk
ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
04.2010 - 12.2010
National Diploma Financial Accounting - Accounting
Durban University of Technology
01.2006 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Mathunjwa High School
01.2005 - 12.2005
Financial Accounting - Accounting
University of South Africa
04.2001 - Current
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