Desiree Apitz

Dedicated RPG Developer with over 25 years of experience in software development, specialising in RPG application development and programming for IBM i. Proven ability to manage projects, design and code, and perform unit testing. Expertise includes technical troubleshooting, software maintenance, and SQL400. Eager to leverage comprehensive skills in software development and problem-solving to contribute to DotCom's IT projects and ensure the delivery of high-quality, production-ready code.

Group Payroll Manager - WBHO Construction PTY (LTD) - Gauteng, South Africa

(2018-05 - 2024-06)

• Managed and resolved payroll discrepancies, providing timely corrections to ensure accurate payments.
• Collaborated effectively with auditors, delivering precise and reliable payroll records and documentation.
• Reconciled payroll general ledger accounts monthly, guaranteeing accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Supported end-to-end payroll processes for high-volume headcounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Calculated statutory payments and deductions with meticulous precision, significantly reducing discrepancies and errors.
• Maintained excellent working knowledge of payroll legislation to ensure full, ongoing company compliance.
• Engineered customised payroll reports to meet specific departmental needs, enhancing internal analysis and decision-making.
• Safeguarded the confidentiality of payroll information, upholding strict data protection standards to ensure employee privacy.
• Motivated and managed high-performing payroll teams, promoting accuracy and efficiency for seamless payroll operations.
• Coordinated with the IT department to uphold payroll system security, protecting sensitive employee data.
• Maintained functional payroll processing systems, enabling prompt and precise salary, benefit, and tax processing.
• Updated payroll systems for legislative changes, keeping the company compliant with evolving payroll regulations.
• Monitored emerging payroll software and system upgrades, discerning key updates to enhance payment and processing procedures.
• Scrutinised year-end payroll data, preparing and issuing IRP5 to all employees within statutory deadlines.

IT Development Manager - WBHO Construction PTY (LTD) - Gauteng, South Africa

(1999-11 - 2018-04)

• Managed a diverse portfolio of development projects, prioritising tasks and effectively allocating resources.
• Monitored project progress, promptly addressing issues to minimise delays.
• Instituted staff training programmes to foster research team advancement.
• Regularly reviewed working methods to continuously enhance operational output.
• Recruited qualified staff and mentored the team on best practices to establish a cohesive, high-performing group.
• Coordinated staff and resources to achieve project objectives.
• Evaluated team performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Coached and trained staff to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency within development processes.
• Presided over business meetings to define the vision and mission of the company.
• Oversaw the migration of legacy systems to modern platforms, improving system reliability and performance.
• Collaborated with project stakeholders to clarify, define, and meet project requirements.

Junior RPG Developer - Omnia - Gauteng, South Africa

(1995-05 - 1999-10)

• Collaborated closely with team members to identify and eliminate software bugs.
• Participated in code reviews, upholding high standards of quality and promoting best practices within the development team.
• Conceived and implemented software solutions to fulfil client requirements, enhancing system functionality and user satisfaction.
• Troubleshot and debugged software to rectify discrepancies.
• Developed and implemented new software applications, improving operational efficiency and user experience.
• Managed system testing and validation procedures to evaluate reliability.
• Authored and developed new, well-tested code for various software projects.
• Coded software updates to introduce new features, address security vulnerabilities, and resolve defects.
• Partnered with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts.

National Diploma - Information Technology - PE Technicon (1984-01 - 1989-12)

Matric - Fakkel High School (1984-01 - 1989-11)

NQF Level 5 - Payroll (2019-01)