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IN-AAM OMAR

Cape Town

Summary

Results-driven Payroll Manager with 5+ years’ experience managing payroll for 800+ employees using Sage VIP Accounting. Recognized for reducing discrepancies by [X%], ensuring 100% compliance, and building strong cross-departmental relationships. Natural leader with excellent communication skills and a proven ability to quickly master new systems. Versatile professional adept in financial analysis, audit support, account reconciliations and collections. Proficient in preparing financial statements, monitoring controls and completing closings. Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and diligent.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Manager

Security SA
06.2019 - Current
  • Process accurate payroll for 800+ employees using Sage VIP, reducing errors by 50%
  • Serve as primary liaison for all PSIRA, Provident Fund and Bargaining Council inspections, maintaining perfect compliance and communications
  • Train and mentor 3 junior staff members, improving department efficiency by 30%
  • Build strong relationships across 10+ departments to streamline payroll queries
  • Present complex financial data in clear, accessible formats to senior management
  • Reconciled monthly payroll accounts to ensure accurate payments to employees.
  • Maintained detailed records of all wage calculations and deductions.
  • Performed quality checks on final payrolls prior to their transmission or distribution.
  • Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
  • Reviewed timesheets for accuracy before submitting them to accounting department.
  • Managed the processing of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.
  • Assisted with audits related to compensation plans by providing requested documents in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with human resources team on resolving issues related to vacation accrual or sick leave tracking.
  • Managed year-end processing tasks, including tax document preparation and distribution to employees.
  • Facilitated payroll-related training sessions for new hires and ongoing education for existing staff.
  • Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.

Sales Assistant (Contract → Extended)

Country Road Group
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Processed sale items on to system
  • Recognized for fastest onboarding in department history
  • Improved inter-department communication

Education

Accounting Technician Course -

Accounting Technicians South Africa
Cape Town
12-2019

National Senior Certificate - High School

Claremont High School
Cape Town
12-2018

Skills

  • Payroll Management
  • Sage VIP Accounting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Fast Learner & Adaptable
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • COIDA
  • Data analysis
  • Tax preparation
  • Problem solving

Accomplishments

  • Scaled payroll system to handle 800+ employees with 99.9% accuracy
  • Passed 5+ consecutive annual compliance audits with zero penalties

Leadership And Community Involvement

Executive Board Member, Garlandale Football Club, Manage club finances including budgeting and sponsor funds, Mediate between players, sponsors and committee members, Champion youth development programs through mentorship

Languages

English
First Language
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Payroll Manager

Security SA
06.2019 - Current

Sales Assistant (Contract → Extended)

Country Road Group
12.2018 - 06.2019

Accounting Technician Course -

Accounting Technicians South Africa

National Senior Certificate - High School

Claremont High School
IN-AAM OMAR