Knowledgeable Payroll Officer adept at overseeing payroll, documentation and reporting functions. Managed payroll activities for several employees in fast-paced environment and consistently completed payroll runs without delays. High-level technical skills and attention to detail leading to optimum outcomes. Highly skilled Payroll Officer with experienced ability to maximized departmental efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing errors. Familiarity with applicable compliance requirements, tax code and employment law enabled achievement of desired outcomes..
Work History
Payroll Officer
3 Years 7 Months
Wunderman Thompson (PTY) LTD | 03.2023 - Current
Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law, and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Managed payroll data entry and processing employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
Senior Payroll Administrator
6 Years 4 Months
Specialized Security services | 08.2016 - 12.2022
Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Managed employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information.
Submitted reports on payroll activities.
Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Sage people 300, Sage VIP classic and Sage Pastel and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
Coordinated with HR personnel to verify accuracy and completeness of employee information.
Trained and mentored new payroll staff to apply best practices and follow department procedures.
Receiving Admin Clerk
5 Months
Game Warehouse | 10.2015 - 03.2016
Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
University of KwaZulu-Natal | Durban, South Africa | 12.2026
Completed 1st and 2nd year of study.
Intend to complete final year through correspondence.
National Senior Certificate - High School
Solvista Secondary School | Durban, South Africa
Matriculated in minimum time
Matriculated with 5 distinctions (Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Life Orientation and English)