1. CURRICULUM VITAE
JULIE ANN RAMSEIER
Personal Information
ID Number: 5808130090187
Contact Number: 0313082279/834598372
Email Address: Julie@ritzy.co.za
Profile Summary
Payrolls are a vital component to the successful functioning of any business. I believe that I offer a
professional approach to this sensitive cycle.
I enjoy working in an environment that strives to provide a framework of professional values,
ethics, and attitude for exercising professional judgement, as well as acting in an ethical manner
that is in the best interest of society and the payroll profession itself.
I am a responsible, self motivated hard working individual who is always eager to learn new skills
and endeavour to constantly challenge the status quo. Through my experience, I have learnt how
to initiate with emphasis on being thorough and practical, and constantly strive to keep abreast
with technological advancements.
The decisions and actions I make in my life are controlled by the precept of truth, righteousness,
family and sound moral values.
Secondary Education
Grade 12 - 1975 : Durban Commercial School
Subjects : Matric
 English
 Afrikaans
 Accounting
 Biology
 ShortHand
 Typing
Tertiary Education
November 2009
Name of Institution: Rhodes University
Sol Plaatje Media Leadership Institute
Qualification: Essentials of Newspaper Management
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2. Certificate of Competence NQF07
Work Experience
Position Held : Group Payroll & Systems Manager
Date : July 1997 – March 2016
Company : Independent Newspapers
Uphold, and maintain strict confidentiality and promote the company's values and philosophy
relating particularly to ethics, integrity, and sensitive employee and company information at
all times
 Manage payroll staff work flow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately
and timely to produce an accurate payslip monthly.
 Ensure that all payroll journals are accurately and timeously processed via SAGE GL
software.
 Regulate and implement a timely, full and accurate payment of employee deductions,
company contributions to SARS, UIF, SDL, unions, medical aids, retirement funds and all 3rd
party employee deductions in a manner commensurate with the relevant legislation and
regulations.
 Responsible for the record keeping and preparation of the Groups relevant management
reports, tax, union and benefit deductions as well as financial reporting to Top
Management.
 Implement all legislation changes in accordance with SARS, and the Labour Department.
Responsible for fiscal and calendar year-end processing for Government statically
department and SARS.
 Accountable that no fraudulent transactions are processed via the payroll. Legislation and
company policies are 100% adhered to so as to avoid penalties and legal suits.
 Critical review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax procedures’ in order to
recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations.
 Identify and implement payroll process improvements once the best possible solution has
been identified after considering all possible solutions. Coordinating the development and
maintenance of the automated payroll/general ledger interface, monitoring policies and
procedures and working with Information Systems regarding payroll enhancements and
performing testing to protect the accuracy and integrity of all payroll/HR information and
systems.
 Ensure that systems are set-up and updated to ensure that there is a partnership with HR
and Benefits, in aligning and implementing the best payroll and benefit system is in place.
 Plan and train all payroll staff to ensure continuity of work flow in cases of absence or
leave, multi skilling and succession planning. Work together as a TEAM – Vital to work
together towards a common goal.
 Providing excellent customer service and keeping the customer and relevant stakeholders
updated on all aspects that may affect them.
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3. Reason for Leaving : National Payroll relocating to Cape Town
Previous Employment
Company NBS BUILDING SOCIETY/BANK UPPER HIGHWAY
Position Held Section Head – Service Department
1976 – 1978
PA Branch Manager/Personnel Officer
October 1978 – December 1984
Human Resources & Training Officer
January 1985 – November 1988
Reason for Leaving Maternity
May 1989 to June 1992
Assistant National Payroll Manager
July 1992 to June 1997
National Payroll Manager
Reason for Leaving Offered a position at Independent Newspapers
Company Name SANS
Position Held Secretary - Engineering Section
Date February 1976 – September 1976
Reason for Leaving Retrenched
Interests/Activities/Positions of Responsibility
 Sports Captain Class of 1975 Durban Commercial High School
 Prefect Class of 1975 Durban Commercial High School
 NBS Bank Pension Fund Trustee
 Independent Newspapers Medical Aid Trustee Chair Person
 BCX Payroll User Author Group Chair Person
 I am the Interim Chair Person on the Board of The Mercury Hibberdene Children’s Holiday
Home, and the registered Public Officer. In short Protector of the Home
 Own and maintain a small animal farm. I have an infinite love of all living creatures
 Reading, baking, cooking, gardening
Skills
IT Proficiency
 MS Word
 MS Excel
 MS Outlook
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4.  MS Power Point
 Google Chrome
 OnLine Business Banking
 QDATA Unique Payroll
 Dynamique Resource Link Africa Payroll
 SAGE VIP People Payroll, Equity and ESS
OTHER
 Employment Equity Committee
 Chair Disciplinary Hearings
Competencies
 Highly developed interpersonal skills
 Excellent technical abilities
 Energetic, results driven with proven ability to make things happen
 Independent, outgoing and a decision maker
 Self-motivated, well spoken, confident and well presented
 Excellent communication skills
 Problem Solving
 Project Management
Certificates
 Attended Annual tax seminars annually – latest certificate attached
 SAGE VIP People Basic Day 1 & 2
 SAGE VIP Part 2 Day 1 & 2
 SAGE VIP People Leave workshop
 SAGE VIP People Report Customization
 SAGE Annual Tax Seminar
 SAGE Mid-Year Payroll Seminar
 BCX DRL – SA001 Basic User
 BCX DRL – SA002 Advanced User
 Essentials of Newspaper Management
 I.T. Intellect MS Excel Macros
 Performance Management
 Disciplinary practice & procedure
 BCX Time Keeper Basic User
 QDATA Unique Managing Employee Leave
 UNIQUE Basic User
 UNIQUE Advanced User
 UNIQUE Report Writer
 Communications Practice & Procedures – Building Society Institute
 DIAMAX – Managing performance effectiveness – Personnel Services (Pty) Ltd
 Resources Manager – Contact Group (Pty) Ltd
 Interpersonal Management Skills – Xerox Learning Systems
 Team Effectiveness Skills (TES) - NBS
COURSES THAT I HAVE TRAINED
 AGNES – Client Service – Natal Building Society
 SCRAP - Business letter writer – Natal Building Society
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5.  TES – Team Effectiveness Skills
 Building Society Cashier – Natal Building Society
 Basic Investment – Natal Building Society
 Plan your Retirement– Natal Building Society
 Tax Year End Seminars – Chairperson BCX Payroll User Author Group Chair Person
 Induction – Independent Newspapers
 SAGE VIP People Employee Self Service – Independent Newspapers
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6. References
Independent Newspapers KZN
Contact Person : Phillida Ellis
Position : Marketing Manager Independent Newspapers
Former Chairperson of the Mercury Hibberdene Children’s Holiday Home
Contact no : 0827758056
Independent Newspapers Head Office
Contact Person : Denise Theunissen
Position : Principal Officer
Contact no : 0832898553
Independent Newspapers National Payroll
Contact Person : Ashley Anand
Position : Assistant National Payroll Manager
Contact no : 0837753462
Argus Community Projects
Contact person : Vanessa Brisset
Position held : CSI Coordinator
Contact no : 031-308-2439
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7. References
Independent Newspapers KZN
Contact Person : Phillida Ellis
Position : Marketing Manager Independent Newspapers
Former Chairperson of the Mercury Hibberdene Children’s Holiday Home
Contact no : 0827758056
Independent Newspapers Head Office
Contact Person : Denise Theunissen
Position : Principal Officer
Contact no : 0832898553
Independent Newspapers National Payroll
Contact Person : Ashley Anand
Position : Assistant National Payroll Manager
Contact no : 0837753462
Argus Community Projects
Contact person : Vanessa Brisset
Position held : CSI Coordinator
Contact no : 031-308-2439
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