Sonya Smith
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
I am a highly experienced payroll professional with over 20 years of administrative expertise, including the past five years specialising in payroll management. I have successfully delivered end-to-end payroll services for more than 500 employees across eight separate organisations. I have an exceptional attention to detail, that ensures compliance, maintains precise records, and consistently meets critical deadlines. I bring strong time management and organisational skills, along with a customer-focused approach, and am a clear and professional communicator. I am loyal, hardworking, adaptable and I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Administrator
Miles Group
Christchurch
06.2021 - Current
- Processing end to end payroll for fortnightly payroll
- Maintaining accurate employee records, including new employees, termination's and contract changes
- Ensure compliance with New Zealand employment legislation and tax requirements
- Manage PAYE, Kiwisaver, student loan and child support deductions.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and system errors
- Generate payroll reports and reconciliations
- Manage employee onboarding via work force manangement
- Interpret employment agreements, Holidays Act entitlement, and leave calculations
Senior Administrator
ILAM Toyota
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Ensure vehicles are stocked in and current, accurate records are keep at all times
- LTSA transactions are processed in an accurate and timely manner
- Collating all relevant documentation for the sale of vehicles
- Transacting vehicles sold to the general ledger
- Customer file process and storage
- Office maintenance administration
- Office engagement administration
- Monthly vehicle audits
- Full time
Senior Administrator/Supervisor
MILES Toyota
07.2010 - 10.2017
- Financial control of daily cashflow
- Accurate processing of the bank statement to the general ledger
- Verify accuracy of documents and records relating to accounts
- Ensure correct coding of expenditure and revenue to appropriate cost centres
- Loading of daily internet payments to suppliers
- Submit FBT and GST returns by due dates
- Other duties include purchase orders, stationery, building maintenance
- Full time
Vehicle Administrator
MILES Toyota
05.2005 - 07.2010
- Ensure vehicles are stocked in and current, accurate records are keep at all times
- LTSA transactions are processes in a accurate and timely manner
- Collating all relevant documentation for the sale of vehicles
- Transacting vehicles sold to the general ledger
- Monthly vehicle audits
- Full time
Foreign Exchange Consultant
Travelex NZ Ltd
01.1998 - 04.2005
- Accurate balancing of inventory and maintaining cash stock balances
- Maintaining a high level of customer service
- Complete all day end procedures and maintain customer files as needed
- Identifying the warning signs of questionable transaction
- Understand the features and benefits of all Travelex foreign currency product lines
- Full time
Driver
Dollarless Drycleaners
10.1995 - 01.1997
- Answering incoming calls
- Organising the pickup route daily
- Invoicing and collation of payments
- Preparing clothes for delivery
- Delivery of drycleaning to local business
- Full time
Education
Travel and Computing Level 3
Sir George Seymour College
01-1997
High School - undefined
Hillmorton High School
01-1994
Certificate in Payroll Foundation Skill Level 1
NZPPA
2024
Certificate in Payroll Law Level 2
NZPPA
Skills
- Clear and Professional Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Ability Multitask
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Organisational Skills
- Loyal
- Accuracy
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
Miles Group
06.2021 - Current
Senior Administrator
ILAM Toyota
10.2017 - 06.2021
Senior Administrator/Supervisor
MILES Toyota
07.2010 - 10.2017
Vehicle Administrator
MILES Toyota
05.2005 - 07.2010
Foreign Exchange Consultant
Travelex NZ Ltd
01.1998 - 04.2005
Driver
Dollarless Drycleaners
10.1995 - 01.1997
High School - undefined
Hillmorton High School
Travel and Computing Level 3
Sir George Seymour College
Certificate in Payroll Foundation Skill Level 1
NZPPA
Certificate in Payroll Law Level 2
NZPPA
Miles Toyota 20 Year Service Award
This award was presented to for the years of loyal service to Miles Toyota.