Assistant Payroll Accountant Magnum Security Services Limited

ASSISTANT PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

Magnum Security Services Limited seeks services of a female Assistant Payroll Accountant to serve in a strategic support role within a fast-paced, time-sensitive and results oriented Department. The Assistant Payroll Accountant facilitates the activities of the Payroll Department with other staff to ensure accurate payroll processing. This position demands a self-starter that performs at a high level under tight recurring deadlines. Attention to detail, the ability to continuously learn from past results and adapt to the ever industry,

Duties

• Performs maintenance of an accurate, efficient Payroll system in compliance with statutory obligations. ,
• Provides configuration, data maintenance and security support for time and labor application
• Manages user’s access and compliance to established time and attendance policies as it relates to time and labor application
• Takes ownership of functional issues by identifying underlying problems, analyzing potential solutions, and implementing system resolutions, including workarounds. Documents solutions
• Strong documentation skills; including the ability to document current systems & procedures and the rationale behind past solutions & decision points
• Oversee record retention compliance of standard payroll reports as required
• Laws, rules and regulations governing the preparation and processing of voluntary pre- and post-tax deductions, and involuntary deductions, calculation of employee taxes, tax reporting, record retention and payroll accounting
• Automated time and attendance systems and automated payroll systems and reporting

Skill in / Ability to:

• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Confidentiality is also vital
• Analyze systems and develop processes to ensure Payroll programs & procedures align with company policy
• Work independently and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Interpret and consistently apply policies and procedure
• Formulate and express ideas professionally, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Adapt to constantly changing circumstances and priorities
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency using personal computers and applicable software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet research, report writing programming software)

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in any accounting or Business related program
• 1-2 years work experience is a must.