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Keyahusha Pillay

Keyahusha Pillay

Pretoria,South Africa

Summary

Experienced Payroll Administrator with 9+ years managing payroll functions for 1,000 employees at Venture Otto (Pty) Ltd, a leading automotive component supplier. Specializes in payroll processing, data maintenance, and statutory compliance. Proficient in generating reports and conducting reconciliations, with a strong background in administration and financial management.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payroll Administrator

Venture Otto (Pty) Ltd
05.2015 - Current
  • Full Payroll Function for 6 Payrolls (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) for ~1000 employees
  • Maintain employee data and records
  • Import hours and manage job costing
  • Address payroll queries and confirm employment
  • Administer bonuses and statutory submissions
  • Handle PAYE, UIF, SDL payments and submissions via e@syfile
  • Conduct annual COIDA submissions online
  • Oversee medical aid and pension fund reconciliations, payments, and online submissions
  • Generate management reports using ODBC, Smart Reporting, SAGE Intelligence, and Excel
  • Handle month-end reconciliations and 3rd party payments
  • Develop and enforce company payroll procedures
  • Prepare separate payslips and manage year-end procedures
  • Forecast for company shutdowns and handle ad-hoc tasks (e.g., Vodacom account updates)
  • Previously handled courier services, group training reports, and acted as secretary for SEED and H&S Committees
  • Reason for leaving: Retrenchment notice due to head office relocating to Durban, with the last working day on October 31, available for new opportunities starting November 1

Credit Controller (SAPS Contract) and Admin

Malas Retailers
01.2014 - 05.2015
  • Generated and posted invoice reports for the Sales Department
  • Managed debt and credit control for the SAPS Project Contract, including follow-ups
  • Prepared and facilitated statements, ledgers, and invoices
  • Processed and recorded remittances and statements on a weekly basis
  • Conducted accurate monthly reconciliations of creditor accounts, ensuring timely and precise payments
  • Applied payments to invoices to ensure accurate collection of amounts owed
  • Sent remittance advices to suppliers following payment runs
  • Filed invoices and reconciliations after payment runs
  • Entered information into the Inventory Journal

Creditors Clerk and Admin

MIDRAND AIRCONDITIONING & VENTILATION
11.2013 - 01.2014
  • Authorized and matched invoices with purchase orders and goods receipts
  • Processed weekly payments and monthly reconciliations
  • Sent remittance advices and filed invoices
  • Captured data in the inventory journal

Administration Manager

RIBEX / PRAXIS IT SOLUTIONS
03.2008 - 07.2013
  • Managed company documentation, banking, and daily office operations
  • Oversaw office and creditor payments
  • Coordinated training, including induction and external training
  • Handled documentation, client communication, and presentations
  • Standardized company documents and managed tenders
  • Administered payroll, invoicing, and financial tracking
  • Managed recruitment processes and supported travel arrangements
  • Dealt with HR issues and updated various company contracts and documentation

Personal Assistant

EXPONANT (PTY) LTD
04.2004 - 02.2008
  • Coordinated meetings, took minutes, and managed CV updates
  • Handled client and candidate communications, interviews, and functions
  • Managed tenders and documentation for government and private sectors
  • Ensured timely delivery of tenders and invoices
  • Provided general administrative support across departments

Internal Consultant / Branch Coordinator / Accounts

LETHABO RECRUITMENT / PRIMSERV
06.2001 - 04.2004

Streamlined recruitment administration processes

Recruitment Consultant / Typist / Receptionist

Q DATA CONSULTING / PQ AFRICA
08.1996 - 05.2001
  • Developed expertise in diverse areas including typing skills, administrative duties, and financial bookkeeping.

Education

Matric -

New West Secondary High School
KZN
01.1992

Skills

  • Experienced in Payroll Management Software
  • Bookkeeping skills
  • Payroll Auditing
  • Payroll Processing
  • Submitting tax payments
  • Reporting Proficiency
  • Coordinating retirement benefits
  • Resolving payroll problems
  • HR Support
  • Reporting
  • Data review
  • Benefits Administration
  • Reporting and documentation

References

  • Ms Rochelle Human, Group HR Manager, 071 673 2921 or 082 878 5625
  • Ms Marjorie Joseph, Senior Payroll Administrator, 0837751083
  • Mr Tim Waterson, Finance Director, waterson@mayco-mi.com

Id

7410080229085

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Professional

Certification

SAGE 300 People – Training Courses Attended:

  • Introduction to People 300
  • Payroll Processing
  • Functionality Management
  • Leave Management
  • Job Profile Management
  • Payroll Reconciliation
  • Payroll Batches
  • WEBB SS Interface & Setup
  • Report Customization
  • Personnel Management
  • Performance Management
  • Skills Development
  • Employment Equity

VIP SAGE Payroll – Premier – Training and Courses:

  • MS Word
  • MS Office
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Outlook
  • Windows (95, 2000, 2003, 2007)
  • MS Excel (Advanced, Intermediate, specialized features)
  • Corel Draw
  • Business Online (Standard Bank)
  • Pastel Payroll

Additional Courses:

  • Pastel Partner Payroll
  • Recruitment Training Certificate (Learnfast Training Solutions CC)
  • Development of Executive Secretaries and Personal Assistants (IQPC)

Timeline

Payroll Administrator

Venture Otto (Pty) Ltd
05.2015 - Current

Credit Controller (SAPS Contract) and Admin

Malas Retailers
01.2014 - 05.2015

Creditors Clerk and Admin

MIDRAND AIRCONDITIONING & VENTILATION
11.2013 - 01.2014

Administration Manager

RIBEX / PRAXIS IT SOLUTIONS
03.2008 - 07.2013

Personal Assistant

EXPONANT (PTY) LTD
04.2004 - 02.2008

Internal Consultant / Branch Coordinator / Accounts

LETHABO RECRUITMENT / PRIMSERV
06.2001 - 04.2004

Recruitment Consultant / Typist / Receptionist

Q DATA CONSULTING / PQ AFRICA
08.1996 - 05.2001

Matric -

New West Secondary High School
Keyahusha Pillay