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Bonarlaw Ngwane

@bonarlawngwane

Payroll Specialist at Westfalia Fruit processing payroll across South Africa and Mozambique.

At Westfalia Fruit, I process end-to-end payroll for 600+ employees using Sage 300 People and PaySpace, including Mozambique payroll and its country-specific statutory requirements.

I validate payroll inputs and resolve earnings, deductions, and company contribution variances before processing. I also prepare audit-ready records and resolve payroll and tax queries from employees, HR, and management.

At Massmart, I managed end-to-end payroll for 2,000+ employees and supported audit processes and internal financial controls. My background also includes fraud investigation at First National Bank and postgraduate study in Management Accounting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Payroll Specialist

Current

Westfalia Fruit

Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Processes end-to-end payroll for 600+ employees, including statutory compliance and reconciliations. Validates payroll inputs, prepares audit-ready records, and resolves complex queries.

Sage 300 People PaySpace Payroll Processing Statutory Compliance PAYE UIF SDL Reconciliations Audit Support Variance Analysis Headcount Reporting Manpower Budgeting

Payroll Administrator

Massmart

Jul 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Managed end-to-end payroll for 2,000+ employees, including reconciliations and variance checks. Prepared audit-ready documentation and supported internal financial controls.

Payroll Processing Statutory Compliance PAYE UIF SDL Reconciliations Audit Support Variance Analysis Reporting Internal Controls

Fraud Consultant

First National Bank

Dec 2018 - Mar 2022 (3 years 3 months)

Investigated financial discrepancies and fraud risk, performing root-cause analysis and producing defensible conclusions. Implemented process improvements to reduce risk exposure.

Fraud Investigation Root Cause Analysis Financial Reporting Compliance Process Improvement Data Integrity

Junior Accountant

Prime Meridian Direct

Sep 2017 - Aug 2018 (11 months)

Supported month-end close, preparing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations. Assisted with budgeting, forecasting, and audit documentation.

Month End Closing Journal Entries Accruals Reconciliations Management Reporting Variance Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Audit Support

Finance Administrator

Department of Education

Aug 2016 - Jul 2017 (11 months)

Managed accounts payable and receivable and performed reconciliations. Maintained accurate financial records and ensured compliance with internal policies.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Reconciliations Financial Record Keeping Compliance