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Danelien Kennedy

Cape Town

Summary

Accomplished Senior Payroll Administrator with extensive experience at RFG Foods, proficient in Sage People 300. Demonstrated leadership in orchestrating teams and improving payroll accuracy, showcasing expertise in managing large headcounts across multiple pay cycles, alongside a comprehensive understanding of payroll legislation, BCEA, tax law, and reconciliations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Payroll Administrator

RFG Foods (Pty) Ltd
Paarl
06.2023 - Current
  • Payroll systems: Sage People 300, Kronos T&A.
  • Company headcount of 6,600 employees on weekly, biweekly, and monthly pay cycles: 22 Company Rules.
  • Process the group’s monthly salary and executive payroll for 1,200 employees.
  • Direct reports: four Payroll Administrators.
  • Indirect reports: 3 Payroll Clerks, 1 Payroll Graduate.
  • Maintain and oversee monthly payroll reconciliations.
  • Oversee monthly third-party payments.
  • Monthly EMP 201 submissions.
  • Prepare monthly reports, and distribute them to management.
  • Ensure the accuracy of system calculations and processes.
  • Check the Time and Attendance system for accuracy.
  • Check and verify the wage payrolls for payment.
  • Assist with payroll audits – internal and external.
  • Implemented effective strategies for reducing errors in order entry into the system while ensuring timely processing of payroll information.
  • Conducted periodic audits on existing processes within the department to identify areas for improvement or cost savings opportunities.

Payroll Administrator

MTO Forestry
Stellenbosch
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Payroll System: Sage People 300, Viper Clocking System.
  • Full payroll function for approximately 600 employees on a monthly payroll.
  • Return of Earnings Submission.
  • WEBSS Support.
  • Leave Administration.
  • Third-party payments: prepare and reconcile payments.
  • Remote

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 to 2,000).
  • Full payroll function for clients.
  • Client onboarding.
  • Payroll Reviews.
  • Third-party payments.
  • Assist with biannual and annual EMP501 submission.
  • Monthly EMP 201 submissions
  • GL configuration.
  • Reconciliation
  • Support Junior Payroll Administrators.
  • Remote work

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).
  • Headcount of 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
Franschhoek
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

Cumpsy Electrical
Paarl
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.

Education

BA - English & Cultural Studies (Incomplete): English Language And Literature

Bellville, South Africa
Bellville, South Africa

Skills

  • Sage People 300
  • Sage X3
  • VIP Premier
  • Uniclox Time & Attendance
  • Donkerhoek data, time, and attendance
  • Viper Time & Attendance
  • Kronos Time & Attendance
  • Pastel Accounting
  • VIP Premier
  • Syspro

Accomplishments

Rensburg Electrical – Office Administrator – Mar 2011 – Mar 2013,

Franschhoek Lighting & Electrical – Admin/Sales Assistant – Jan 2007 – Mar 2011

Cooksensuals - Sales Assistant - Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

Certification

  • 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

Languages

Afrikaans & English

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Payroll Administrator

RFG Foods (Pty) Ltd
06.2023 - Current

Payroll Administrator

MTO Forestry
06.2021 - 05.2023

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

Cumpsy Electrical
04.2013 - 11.2014

BA - English & Cultural Studies (Incomplete): English Language And Literature

Bellville, South Africa

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