Payroll Officer | KFC Vacancies

KFC Vacancies – Payroll Officer

KFC South Africa is current is looking for Payroll Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Salaries:

• Import monthly hours into Sage 300.
• Verify hours with restaurants.
• Review and reconcile overtime and regular hours monthly.
• Ensure accurate and timely loading of monthly salary inputs.
• Administer deductions such as garnishees, Provident Fund, savings, and AOD’s.
• Import leave, bonuses, and AOD’s monthly.
• Process salary payments to all equity staff on the 25th of each month.
• Distribute payslips and handle payroll queries promptly.
• Process additional payments on the 5th of each month.
• Prepare and manage 3rd party payments.
• Reprint payslips and IRP5’s upon request.
• Analyze and validate payroll information to detect errors and anomalies.

Reports, Reconciliations, and Journals:

• Upload general ledgers for Finance.
• Prepare monthly HR reports on hours and pay queries.
• Administer IRP5’s and IT3 documentation at the end of the Tax year.
• Resolve IRP5 validation issues.
• Implement tax changes as required by SARS.
• Maintain VIP systems and parameters.
• Write payroll reports as requested.
• Conduct annual increases and changes on allowances.
• Register new restaurants with Bargaining Council and conduct reconciliations if necessary.

Stakeholders:

• Liaise with Restaurant General Managers, Area Coaches, and Regional Coaches.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources team and external contacts such as Provident Fund, Medical Aid, magistrates, and Auditors.
• Work closely with the EE/IR Manager, Payroll Manager, and Finance Department.

Working Model:

• Hybrid work model with 3 days in the office per week.
• Fast-paced environment with overtime work during peak payroll periods.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Matric qualification.
• Relevant certification in Payroll from a reputable tertiary institution.
• Preferred certifications in Sage payroll and HR/Finance diploma from a reputable institution.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum of 5 years payroll experience in a medium to large organization.
• Proficiency in Sage 300 payroll is essential.
• Experience in report writing and strong Excel skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory requirements.

Competencies:

• Deadline-driven with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to innovate and improve payroll processes.