Payroll Assistant - JHB Based

At Torga, we are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Assistant to join our team.

In this role, you will assist with the end-to-end processing of payroll, ensuring accuracy and statutory compliance.

• Payroll Processing: calculate monthly salaries, overtime, incentives and other payroll related payments.
• Deductions & Tax: Process statutory deductions.
• Employee Data Management: Maintain and update employee master files, including salary adjustments, changes to banking details, new hires, and terminations.
• Leave Administration: Track and capture leave in accordance with the BCEA
• Query Resolution: Act as the primary point of contact for employees regarding self-service, payslips, tax queries, leave, and payroll-related matters.
• Payroll Compliance & Reportin g: Compile monthly reports, submit UIF (uFiling) declarations, and assist with bi-annual and year-end payroll reporting.

• Experience:2-3 years' experience in a payroll function.
• Technical Skills: Strong MS Excel skills, with the ability to work with data and prepare reports.
• Payroll Software: Proficiency is Sage Pastel.
• Attention to Detail: Strong numerical aptitude and a high level of accuracy to minimise payroll calculation and tax filing errors.
• Confidentiality & Ethics: Ability to handle sensitive financial and personal information with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Education: A Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Accounting, HR, or related field.

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing leading Retail Optometry brand.
• Professional and supportive working environment.

If you're organised, reliable and take pride in getting the details righ, we would like to hear from you.

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