Brightpay ROI
Lesley Mari Mey
Administrative Manager/ Payroll Specialist
Centurion
Summary
Diligent Payroll Lead/manager with comprehensive background in payroll processing and track record of ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution. Recognized for streamlining payroll systems and resolving discrepancies efficiently. Demonstrated proficiency in payroll software and exceptional attention to detail. And plan & execute seamless onboarding and training of new payroll processors.
I am very motivated to work and be an asset wherever I am - always willing to learn and hear input where I can better my skills
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Processor
Kinore Ireland accounting firm
06.2023 - Current
- Proficient in processing payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
- Managing staff KPI's
- Managing and exercising all staff training.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information while addressing payroll concerns or disputes.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 1500 + employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding of new hires by efficiently entering relevant data into the payroll system.
- Conducted regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts related to payroll transactions for accurate financial reporting purposes.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing an automated timekeeping system.
- Experience with payroll software, such as Sage, Brightpay, or Thesaurus.
- In-depth knowledge of Irish tax laws and regulations.
- Experience in calculating and deducting PAYE, PRSI, USC, and other statutory deductions.
- Ensuring compliance with Revenue requirements and deadlines.
- Managing employee benefits, including health insurance, pensions, and other perks.
- Knowledge of BIK (Benefit-in-Kind) regulations and reporting.
- Preparing and submitting monthly and annual statutory payroll returns (e.g., P30, P60, P35, PAYE modernisation).
- Ensuring accurate and timely reporting to Revenue and other authorities.
- Maintaining clients' compliance with Irish laws and Revenue requirements.
- Providing guidance to clients on payroll regulations and best practices.
- Maintaining accurate payroll records, including employee details, timesheets, and leave balances.
- Ensuring confidentiality and data protection compliance.
- Responding to payroll-related queries from employees promptly and accurately.
- Providing explanations on payslips, deductions, and entitlements.
- Handling end-of-year payroll processes, including issuing P60s and preparing year-end reports.
- Ensuring compliance with all year-end reporting requirements.
- Performing regular payroll reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Reconciling payroll accounts and resolving discrepancies.
- Advanced knowledge of payroll software and systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for payroll calculations and reporting.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
- Keeping up-to-date with changes in payroll legislation and best practices.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with employees, HR, and finance departments.
- Ability to explain complex payroll concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply payroll regulations and policies.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ensuring all payroll calculations and data entries are precise.
- Parttime contract
- Fully remote
- Facilitated smooth transition to remote work environment by establishing online payroll system that maintained operational continuity.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
Administrator and Bookkeeper
Agri SA enterprises
03.2023 - 01.2026
- Efficiently manage day-to-day office operations, ensuring smooth functionality and a welcoming environment.
- Handle all incoming communication, including calls, emails, and correspondence, with professionalism and promptness.
- Monitor and replenish office supplies to maintain productivity and workflow.
- Coordinate and organize meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements, optimizing team members' time management.
- Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Process invoices, payments, and reimbursements in a timely manner to support smooth financial operations.
- Assist in preparing financial reports and budgets, providing insights into the company's financial health.
- Ensure adherence to financial and governance policies and procedures by staff and board members.
- Assist in compiling monthly cash flow forecasts from various company divisions.
- Support recruitment by posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates to attract top talent.
- Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees, coordinating orientation sessions and ensuring smooth transitions.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
- Assist in implementing marketing strategies and campaigns to promote the company's services and enhance brand visibility.
- Manage social media accounts and online presence, creating engaging content and ensuring consistent brand messaging.
- Provide administrative support to the CEO, including managing schedules, drafting correspondence, and preparing reports.
- Assist the board with administrative support, including managing schedules, communication, and travel arrangements.
- Conduct research and compile data for various projects and initiatives, supporting strategic planning and decision-making.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
- Permanent contract
- In process of retrenchment company is closing
Junior HR Administrator
Deloitte South Africa
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Collect and verify all required personal information, including ID, proof of banking, qualifications/degrees, signed contracts, offers, and proof of tax.
- Ensure all documents are complete and accurate before processing.
- Confirm and document Core and LILO Hours prior to sign-off.
- Obtain and verify all required signed documentation, such as CAMAF, final assessments, discharge forms, or proof of extensions.
- Upload all new hire contracts to Vault, Deloitte's contract storage system.
- Create and manage new employee profiles on SuccessFactors, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
- Archive old employee hire documents on the drive portal, double-checking that all paperwork is signed by both employees and managers.
- Conduct weekly follow-up meetings with the manager to report on progress and address any issues.
- Participate in team meetings to ensure seamless employee integration into paperless systems.
- Proof-check Letters of Appointment (LOAs) for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate closely with the entire HR team to ensure all employees are successfully uploaded into our systems.
- Conduct weekly follow-ups and meetings to maintain progress and address any ongoing concerns.
- Assist employees with various queries, including job changes, resignations, leave statuses, and contract changes.
- Provide support to HR administrators in managing permanent and fixed-term contracts.
- Strong attention to detail in verifying and managing documentation.
- Proficiency in using Vault and SuccessFactors for document management and employee profile creation.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Effective communication skills for conducting meetings and assisting employees with their queries.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work hand-in-hand with various departments.
- Proficient in ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Fixed Term Contract
Administrative Manager / HR/ Accountant
Highway Church
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Pursuing better opportunities for career growth and development.
- Proficiently operated SAGE software to compile pay slips and accurately calculate pay, taxes, and UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund).
- Ensured timely and accurate loading of salaries onto the bank every 25th of the month.
- Managed budget actuals, overseeing the income and expenses of the business.
- Maintained and monitored budgets for specific categories, such as groceries.
- Prepared and presented detailed monthly reconciliations (audits) of expenses to the board of directors.
- Fostered positive staff relations through regular weekly meetings to discuss performance and well-being.
- Created a supportive and safe working environment.
- Oversaw the work and productivity of each employee, ensuring high standards and accountability.
- Ensured that guests felt welcome and the property was always presentable and up to standard.
- Promptly addressed and fixed any maintenance issues to maintain property integrity.
- Managed and updated insurance claims and asset records.
- Maintained strong client relationships through effective communication and service.
- Coordinated and planned the use of venues, ensuring optimal utilization and client satisfaction.
- Oversaw and managed month-end building payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Handled confidential payments and financial management with discretion and accuracy.
- Managed utility accounts on eTshwane, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
- Oversaw mortgage payments, ensuring all deadlines were met and accounts were up to date.
- Managed the company's bank accounts, including monitoring balances and transactions.
- Developed and implemented budgeting strategies to support the company's financial goals.
- Managed accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of payments.
- Handled accounts payable, ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices.
- Maintained accurate financial records and performed basic bookkeeping tasks.
- Proficiency in SAGE software and payroll administration.
- Strong accounting skills, including budgeting, financial reporting, and auditing.
- Effective employee management and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent client relations and communication abilities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in financial and administrative management.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
- Reason for Leaving
Management Group PA
ENPROTEC
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Events Management and Organizing, for example Management information meetings, Yearend Functions, and all monthly management meetings.
- Procurement: necessary quotes and invoices for management.
- Client satisfaction: Keeping the guests visiting happy and welcome.
- Correspondence and phone calls
- Conducting research on behalf of management.
- Creating and maintaining procedures and administration systems.
- Schedule planning of manager.
- Compiling contractors’ packs.
- Strategic planning for project management.
- Assistant Creditors Clerk
- Assistant Debtors Clerk
- Pastel experience (Invoicing, Purchase orders and Sales Orders)
- SAGE experience assisting in the HR department.
- Payroll assistant.
- Company website marketing: https://enprotec.co.za/
- Company Linked in Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enprotec-environmental-and-process-technologies-9383405a/?originalSubdomain=za
- Reference: Mimmie Louw : 013 246 1399/ 072 022 0695
Safety Officer
ENPROTEC
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Compiling contractor's packs (Make sure it stays up to date)
- Create Safety culture
- Sign off of Permit to work
- Compiling a Risk assessment
- Compiling worker's files (making sure everyone is qualified to do the job safely)
- Running safety events
- Strategic planning
- Identifying possible risks to personnel and operations
- Prevent injuries
- Create a safe work environment
- Ensure personal growth and satisfaction of employees present on site.
- Implement Gazetted Covid Compliance Protocols.
Sales Assistant and Assistant Manager
One Fine Beginning
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Compile TAX Invoices
- Excel Spreadsheet
- Manage correspondence with suppliers
- Basic store keeping
- Stock take
- Manage bookkeeping
- Do online orders
- Daily Cash up
- Stock Control
- To put through all-new stock in the system (GRV)
- Merchandising skills
- Marketing and maintaining social media platforms
- Reference: Cleo : 013 244 1307
Receptionist
Cullinan Diamond Hotel
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Scheduling's
- Basic admin
- Check-in of guests and checking out
- Hostess skills
- Reference: Jolandie Botha 0765999868
Education
Matric - Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Life sciences, Business sciences, Computer Technology, Life orientation, Physics
Middelburg High School
Middelburg, Mpumalanga12.2017
Financial Management - Accounting
Boston City Campus
Centurion, South Africa 04.2001 -
IPASS Certification - Accounting / Payroll
IPASS
Ireland 04.2001 -
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Sage University
02.2023
Safety
CJ Heyns Consulting and training
11.2019
Skills
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
- Sales skills
- Human Recourses
- Payroll Ireland and UK
- Project management skills
- SHEQ Practitioner
- Accounting
- Tech savvy
- Sage Payroll Administrator
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Payroll software expertise
- Payroll training
- Tax compliance
- Payroll management
- Accounting principles
- Payroll auditing
Software
Brightpay UK
Xero
Quickbooks
Sage payroll
Thesaurus
Payrolla
Sage Pastel
References
- (Deloitte) Athena, Landsberg, HR Manager, 0790793535
- ( Enprotec) Mimmie, Louw, 072 022 0695
- (Kinore) Orna Donah, +353 (01) 693 3474
- ( Highway) Nathan +27796255319
Awards
Junior Victrix Ledorum Swimming, Captain of the year (Netball), Leader team (VRL) 2015, Assistant Sales Manager of the year 2018
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You will notice that I worked two jobs for a while one part-time and one full-time. This is to ensure that if the part-time work falls away I will still be able to provide for my family in the best way possible.
As much as I love the part time contract at Kinore it is just not stable.
Timeline
Payroll Processor
Kinore Ireland accounting firm
06.2023 - Current
Administrator and Bookkeeper
Agri SA enterprises
03.2023 - 01.2026
Junior HR Administrator
Deloitte South Africa
11.2022 - 02.2023
Administrative Manager / HR/ Accountant
Highway Church
01.2022 - 10.2022
Management Group PA
ENPROTEC
12.2018 - 12.2021
Safety Officer
ENPROTEC
12.2018 - 12.2021
Sales Assistant and Assistant Manager
One Fine Beginning
12.2017 - 11.2018
Receptionist
Cullinan Diamond Hotel
12.2015 - 12.2016
Financial Management - Accounting
Boston City Campus
04.2001 -
IPASS Certification - Accounting / Payroll
IPASS
04.2001 -
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Sage University
Safety
CJ Heyns Consulting and training
Matric - Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Life sciences, Business sciences, Computer Technology, Life orientation, Physics
Middelburg High School