Payroll Officer

The Payroll Officer is accountable to the Financial Controller and indirectly to the Human Resources Manager for the provision of accurate, timely and efficient payroll services to Synnove employees; for complex payroll calculations and transactions.

The Payroll Officer is required to assist in the timely preparation of payroll related
data, statistics, and other reports for the Human Resource Department and ensure compliance of payroll related
matters.

In addition to payroll accountabilities, the Payroll Officer will also support the Human Resources and Finance
Departments on other related tasks.

A description of your main duties and responsibilities, however not exhaustive, is detailed below:

Performing Payroll Accountabilities

 Support with the capturing and reviewing of Time and Attendance data as may be required by payroll
 End to end processing of selected (weekly, fortnightly and monthly) payroll(s).
 On-going maintenance of payroll system and leave planning system (if applicable).
 Updating and maintaining payroll records.
 Liaising with staff and management on payroll related queries.
 Maintaining leave, sickness and overtime reports.
 Interpreting awards/agreements and contracts in relation to overtime, shift allowances etc.
 Undertaking required reporting, both internal and statutory reporting.
 Payroll administration –filing, setting up new starters.
 Calculation and payment of termination payments.
 Processing increases and calculation of back pays.
 Assisting with month end consolidation.
 Assisting with reconciliation and payment of payroll and tax.
 Reconciling payroll related GL accounts.
 Calculating annual leave and SL provisions/accrual
 Submit workforce analytics as requested by the Human Resources team
 Roll out any projects as the Finance and/or Human Resources department(s) as may be required by
Management
 Support in other Finance or Human Resources responsibilities as may be required by Management

Profile Specifications
 At least 3 years’ experience being responsible for end to end payroll process in Mauritius; desirable if is
doing it independently with any superiors review
 Experience in the construction industry would be beneficial
 Experience in process development within payroll in view of ISO or similar certification
 Successfully manage projects specially in executing and interfacing with suppliers/clients
 Keen to continuously learn, develop and improve professionally and personally
 Synnove believes in a work hard, play hard model. The ideal candidate will need to be willing to work long
hours alongside the Controller where needed and take initiative to head off issues before these arise
 Be able to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure
 Previous experience with an ERP system would be advantageous
 Working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) to at least
intermediate/advance stage

Key Competencies
 Self-Starter
 Professional Demeanor
 Critical Thinker / Problem Solver
 Able to influence and shown strong leadership capabilities
 Leverage Technology to Develop and Enhance Personal Competencies
 Process and Detailed Oriented
 Demonstrates good judgment
 Good communication skills
 Reliability and ability to meet deadline