Website AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel creates everyday essentials to make people's lives more liveable and inspiring. As a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, we supply essential ingredients, essential protection and essential color to industries and consumers worldwide. Back… read moreed by a pioneering heritage, our innovative products and sustainable technologies are designed to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing planet, while making life easier. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we have approximately 45,000 people in around 80 countries, while our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International, Interpon and Eka. Consistently ranked as a leader in sustainability, we are dedicated to energizing cities and communities while creating a protected, colorful world where life is improved by what we do. International Paint (Pty) Ltd Union Street 14 1449 Alberton North South Africa
Job Purpose
To provide an efficient data processing and administration service within the HR department in order to ensure accurate payroll records of employees as well as to contribute to the timeous and accurate payment of salaries to all staff in the AkzoNobel South Africa.
Ensure Compliance as well as efficient and effective implementation of remuneration policy, procedures and practices in collaboration with Rewards.
Act as HR shared services for the Sub-Saharan African region
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing:
Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and management, providing prompt and professional resolutions.
End to End Payroll administration linked to benefits
Manage and oversee the end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring accurate calculations of salaries, bonuses, deductions, and other compensations using SAGE 300 including and not limited to :
Obtaining, processing and ensuring timeous and accurate payment of salaries to all staff in the group
Process group payroll, calculate overtime, Sunday and public holiday hours, allowances, bonuses, commission, leave pay and salary increases
Analyse and check stores attendance registers and timesheets
Uploading leave forms and cross check ESS applications
Updating current employee information (personal details, banking details and contract status)
Analyse and check new employee uploads
Receiving and processing deductions, garnishee orders / acknowledgement of debt
Distribution of payslips to site & release to ESS for all staff
Oversee UI-19’s, certificate of service for terminated employees and employees on maternity leave
UIF Declarations to DoL
Statistics report to DoL
Provisional calculation of COIDA Earnings to DoL at Financial year end (Feb/Mar)
Alexander Forbes Pension Fund deductions to be captured on Funds at work portal
Compliance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax laws and other statutory obligations. Review and submit the completion of the following reports for salary sign off: summary of payroll changes; variance reports; overtime payments; loan payments and balances; and bonus payments.
Pay file & nett totals to Finance & 3rd Party
Payroll Recon, nett totals & EMP201 to Finance
General Ledger to Finance
Leave reports to management
Ensure accurate tax filing and payment for employees in accordance with the relevant country tax laws ( EMP201 & EMP501)
Experience
A diploma / degree in commerce / human resources or any related qualification/experience
SAGE 300 Expert/ consultancy background
3 – 5 years payroll experience or experience as an HRIS practitioner with payroll systems experience (Must have Sage300)
Proficiency at intermediate level in Excel and Microsoft Office
Strong knowledge and understanding of tax regulations and other statutory requirements
Knowledge of remuneration practices, compliance, and optimal salary structuring
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on payroll experience with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role
Basic Knowledge of SA labour legislation
Ability to work on your own – taking ownership
Ability to work under pressure
Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals
Expertise in managing multiple deadlines, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope
Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve payroll issues and discrepancies
Advantageous
Membership of SAPA (South African Payroll Association)
Experience in a Payroll Outsourcing environment will be advantageous
Knowledge of other African countries payroll tax legislation will be advantageous
SAP SuccessFactors/ Crunchr
Apply via company website ( https://www.akzonobel.com ) or
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