Suren Kisten

• Manage multiple payrolls for group (full function)
• Process payroll transactions , Salary; benefits , garnishees , deductions , taxes and third party payments
• Check overtime time sheets and standby allowances then highlight any discrepancies found, escalate and fix before processing

Meet all payroll deadlines.

• Process all new hires terminations and rate increases
• Follow up on all asset return forms to ensure all assets are returned before processing final payment to the employee
• Ensure all correct cost centres and regions are loaded on Payroll
• File monthly emp 201 for all companies and submit for payment
• Apply for tax directives
• Stats Sa completion for all companies
• Prepare Coida report
• Prepare ui19 and schedule of earnings
• Handle funeral ; disability and group life claims , communicate with employee and fund.
• Prepare , reconcile and submit b-annual and year-end tax certificates
• Prepare Monthly payroll reports and submit for the various companies
• Prepare ad hoc reports when requested by the various companies
• Maintain accurate records on payroll system
• Work with Human resource and finance team
• Create new companies and load all necessary components when required
• Terminate and transfer employees from one company to another in the group , test reconcile and balance payroll to ensure accuracy before final run
• Maintained excellent working knowledge of payroll legislation to ensure full, ongoing company compliance.
• Calculated statutory payments and deductions with meticulous precision, minimising discrepancies and errors.
• Used exceptional planning and organisation skills to manage high-volume staff and contractor payments within set deadlines.
• Monitored emerging payroll software and system upgrades, identifying key updates to improve payment and processing procedures.
• Assisted with adjustments to payroll deductions and employee tax information.
• Executed employee contract adjustments to reflect promotions or wage increases.
• Reconciled monthly payroll, working closely with reporting team on net pay, advances and pensions.
• Verified time sheets, reconciling hours against established department budgets.

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

• Prepared weekly, monthly and fortnightly payrolls
• Prepared electronic fund transfer files and co authorize payments electronically on various banking platforms
• Checked and authorize third-party payments
• Prepared and submitted all council and statutory returns
• Manage relationships and attended meetings with all bargaining councils
• (MIBCO; MEIBC; NBCRFI; FBUBC)
• Checked and signed provident fund functions and employee benefits
• Processed Bi- annual / Year End tax reconciliation and submission to SARS via easy-file and e-filing
• Managed worker information system
• Prepared and submitted to finance, payroll journals /cash books / accounts receivables
• Client invoicing– ensured that these tasks are performed with accuracy and inline with company policy.
• Monthly Reporting
• Prepared and submitted weekly Sales and Cost of Sales, Gross Margin, %, temp staff costs
• Prepared Reports requested by Clients internal and external, ensured that reports are per client Services Program or on instruction.
• Perform spot check and weekly audits
• Management of payroll team
• Plan staff working hours in line with operations requirements.
• Monitored staff’s performance in accordance with applicable job descriptions
• Coached, trained and mentored staff members
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Implemented controls, measures, including automated processes
• Maintained high level of customer service and satisfaction
• Project managed payroll system change over, implementation and testing process
• Analyzed Data in order to make informed decisions with regards to forecasting payroll costs
• Manage Payroll information system and database (MIS), analyze system requirements and identify development needs
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Ensured statutory compliance based on the various bargaining councils / employee tax and other employee related regulations
• Kept up to date and abreast with these changes and appropriately recommending and implementing compliance processes into the payroll system.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

• Processing sick/leave applications
• Preparing reports on client usage, revenue reports to all key accounts managers, prepare national head counts Assist wage clerks with problems faced with processing of wages
• Conduct audit checks on wage clerks to ensure all processing is conducted correctly
• Liaise with processing manager with performance of staff
• Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
• Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
• Handle client queries
• Processing of acknowledgment of debts /loans
• Process wages +/- 1500 staff
• Submit all monthly statutory returns.
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications

• Calculating of clock cards
• Processing 1000 weekly wages Leave/sick applications
• Monthly returns,
• calculating costs of work in progress and finished goods
• Assistant to manager of department General office administration .
• Created improved filing system to maintain secure client data.
• Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
• Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
• Generated reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making