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Danelien Kennedy

Danelien Kennedy

Senior Payroll Administrator
17 Haarlem Street, Cape Town,Stellenryk

Summary

Experienced and passionate payroll professional with a strong understanding of payroll procedures and the interconnected disciplines, HR, BCEA, Finance and Tax law. Proficient in using multiple payroll software programs with a knack for learning new systems. Leans into problem solving with good organizational skills, and efficient at work.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Payroll Administrator

RFG Foods (Pty) Ltd
Paarl
06.2023 - Current
  • Payroll systems: Sage People 300, Kronos T&A
  • Company staff complement of 6,600 employees on weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly pay cycles - 22 Company Rules.
  • Full-function payroll administration for 1,200 employees.
  • Direct reports: 4 Payroll Administrators.
  • In direct reports: 3 Payroll Clerks, 1 Payroll Graduate.
  • Assist Operations with payroll reports and queries.
  • Maintain and oversee monthly payroll reconciliations.
  • Oversee monthly third-party payments.
  • Prepare monthly reports and distribute to management.
  • Ensure the accuracy of system calculations and processes.
  • Check and the Time & Attendance system.
  • Check and verify the wage payrolls for payment.
  • Assist with payroll audits – internal and external.

Payroll Administrator

MTO Forestry
Stellenbosch
6 2021 - 05.2023
  • Payroll System: Sage People 300, Viper Clocking System.
  • Staff complement approximately 600 employees on a monthly payroll.
  • Full payroll administration.
  • Return of Earning Submission.
  • WEBSS Support.
  • Leave Administration.
  • 3rd Party Payments, prepare and reconcile payments.

Senior Payroll Administrator

TMF Group
Cape Town
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Payroll System: Sage People 300
  • Direct reports: 2 Junior Payroll Administrators.
  • Outsourced Payroll - weekly and monthly payroll (total headcount of 1,500-2,000).
  • Full payroll function for clients.
  • Client onboarding
  • Payroll Processing.
  • Payroll Reviews.
  • 3rd Party payments
  • Year-end submission.
  • Monthly EMP201 submission.
  • GL configuration.
  • Reconciliation
  • Support Junior Payroll Administrations.

Payroll Administrator

Pepkor Speciality
Cape Town
05.2018 - 09.2020
  • Payroll Systems: VIP Premier, Sage X3, Sage 300 People.
  • Full payroll function (RSA and Namibian entities).
  • Staff complement: 1,500 employees.
  • Benefits Administration.
  • GL Reconciliation.
  • 3rd Party preparation and submission
  • EMP201 and EMP501 submission.
  • IRP5 Distribution.
  • Submit quarterly stat report.
  • Apply for tax directives.
  • Annual COIDA.
  • Submission and payment.
  • Upload ACB file for salary release on FNB.
  • Support team with processing-related queries.

Payroll Administrator

Imperial Cargo
Paarl
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Processing Systems: VIP Premier/Uniclox time & attendance.
  • Full payroll function (RSA and Namibian entities)
  • Monthly and weekly payroll.
  • Staff complement of 1,000.
  • Create a payment schedule for the Finance Department.
  • Prepare various reports and reconciliations for month-end financial pack.
  • Reconcile all Bargaining Council line items.
  • Monthly EMP201's submission on E-filing.
  • The claim submission process for UIF paperwork (terminations, maternity leave).
  • Liaise with the Bargaining Council and handle all payroll enquiries.
  • Ensure that payroll deadlines are met.

Payroll Officer

Historic Wines of The Cape
12.2014 - 12.2016
  • Processing Systems: VIP Premier/Donkerhoek Data time & attendance.
  • Full payroll function (RSA) doing bi-weekly payrolls x3 and monthly payrolls x4.
  • Collect and verify all payroll data with various department managers.
  • Month-end reporting and reconciliation.
  • Company benefits and claims processing (Alexander Forbes, Discovery Health).
  • IRP5 distribution.
  • All related filing, including all employee files.
  • Drafting of employee contracts.
  • Processing workmen's compensation claims.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with policies and procedures within the company.
  • Handle all payroll-related inquiries.

Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Cumpsty Electrical
04.2013 - 11.2014
  • Processing Systems: VIP Premier, Pastel Accounting.
  • Bookkeeping to trial balance.
  • PA duties for 2 Directors - diary management.
  • Scheduling jobs for electrical teams.
  • Creditors' and debtors' monthly statements and reconciliation.
  • Biweekly payment advice for debtors and debt collection.
  • Handle all account inquiries.
  • Weekly and monthly wage processing on VIP Payroll.
  • Month end and year-end report processing.
  • E-filing submission for monthly EMP201 and bi-monthly VAT201 submission.
  • Point of contact for all staff-related enquiries, payroll, leave, bonuses, increases, and contracts.

Education

BA - English & Cultural Studies - English Language And Literature

University of The Western Cape
Bellville, South Africa

Grade 12 - Senior Certificate

Groendal Secondary School
Franschhoek, South Africa

Professional Further Development

  • Payroll Courses – Sage:
  • 2022 - Excel Super User, Sage People 300 Report Customization
  • 2019 - Sage 300 People, Payroll basics (Part 1), Sage 300 People, Payroll basics (Part 2)
  • 2003 - Franschhoek IT Centre – ICDL

Computer Skills


  • Ms Office
  • Sage People 300
  • Sage X3
  • VIP Premier
  • Uniclox Time & Attendance
  • Donkerhoek Data Time & Attendance
  • Viper Time & Attendance
  • Pastel Accounting


Personal Information

  • Available: 30 Days
  • Age: 40
  • Nationality: South African
  • Ethnicity: Female, Coloured
  • Driving License: Yes, own car
  • Languages: Afrikaans & English


Timeline

Senior Payroll Administrator

RFG Foods (Pty) Ltd
06.2023 - Current

Senior Payroll Administrator

TMF Group
09.2020 - 06.2021

Payroll Administrator

Pepkor Speciality
05.2018 - 09.2020

Payroll Administrator

Imperial Cargo
01.2017 - 05.2018

Payroll Officer

Historic Wines of The Cape
12.2014 - 12.2016

Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Cumpsty Electrical
04.2013 - 11.2014

Payroll Administrator

MTO Forestry
6 2021 - 05.2023

BA - English & Cultural Studies - English Language And Literature

University of The Western Cape

Grade 12 - Senior Certificate

Groendal Secondary School

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