Responsibilities

• Prepare statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Inform employees about payroll matters and benefit plans
• Maintain payroll
• Maintain records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using manual or computerized systems

Work conditions

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Organized
• Team player