Payroll Assistant

The Payroll Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll,

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Assistant to join our team. The Payroll Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent numerical skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a payroll team.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Process payroll using computerized system (MicroPay, Quick Books)
• Manages the payment of wages and salaries via the accounting system.
• The monthly and Fortnightly calculation of the statutory deductions (i.e. Income Tax, Health Surcharge and National Insurance)
• Ensuring that all statutory deductions are remitted to the local government authorities on a timely basis.
• Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Preparation of accounting journals with the relevant account allocations.
• Preparation of annual Tax Declaration Form (TD 4) for each individual and summary for submission to the Board of Inland Revenue.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

 Additional Requirements:

• Be willing and able to work outside of standard work hours, including weekends.

 Skills:

• Self-motivated and pays attention to details
• Ability to work with minimal direction while building excellent working relationships to attain team goals.
• Compliance
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written.
• Positive attitude, values and work ethic.

 Qualifications:

• Degree in a Business/ equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a payroll department.
• Working knowledge of MicroPay will be an asset.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment.
• Must possess sound decision-making skills and multi-task while working in an environment of stress with specific deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory.
• Ability to communicate clearly, timely and accurately.