Fumani M.
Senior Payroll Administrator
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Fumani M. is a seasoned Senior Payroll Administrator with over 13 years of experience in financial services, recruitment, and life assurance industries in South Africa. Proficient in full-cycle payroll management, Fumani has administered payroll for thousands of employees, handled statutory returns (EMP201, EMP501, UIF, SDL, PAYE), and managed end-to-end payroll processes for organizations like Hollard Life Assurance and Manpower. Highly adept with Sage 300 People, VIP Premier, PaySpace, and Microsoft Office, Fumani has reconciled payroll data, produced financial and variance reports, and ensured compliance with labor laws and audit requirements. Fumani’s role extended to supporting junior staff, training, liaising with regulators like SARS, and facilitating payroll audits, demonstrating advanced HRIS proficiency and process improvement within complex payroll environments.
Experience
Senior Payroll Administrator
Hollard Life Assurance · 2019 — 2025Administered payroll functions at a specialist level, managing the end-to-end payroll process with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. Supported junior payroll staff by addressing complex payroll issues and queries. Reviewed payroll inputs, validating salaries, benefits, allowances, and deductions while reconciling payroll data and preparing statutory returns, including EMP201 and EMP501 submissions. Managed amendment requests for IRP 5 and initiated the Directive Application process on e-filing.Payroll Specialist
Hollard Life Assurance · 2016 — 2019Facilitated the complete payroll function utilizing the VIP system, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards. Conducted timely verification of Financial, Leave Data, and Employment Equity, addressing various employee lifecycle activities. Processed and reconciled statutory and benefit payments, as well as managing in and out of cycle payroll requests. Liaised with internal departments and produced various month-end and ad hoc reports, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.Payroll Administrator
Manpower · 2012 — 2016Handled full payroll processing for approximately 100 external companies and about 2000 employees. Conducted reconciliations and reporting, while managing hours input sheets and timesheets. Processed payrolls weekly and monthly, handling payslip distribution and report development. Liaised with finance regarding invoicing and credit note requests while also conducting necessary council processes and managing third-party payments.Customer Service Clerk & Branch Administrator
ABSA Park Station · 2008 — 2012Enhanced customer service experience by directing customers to appropriate services. Identified customer needs while maintaining a professional front. Conducted branch administrative duties including inventory management and supervising the work quality of sales consultants, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business ManagementThe Da Vinci Institute · 2023 — Present
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