About the position
Hire Resolve is proud to partner with a leading financial services company in their search for a Payroll Administrator / Accountant to join their dynamic team based in Pretoria. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a reputable group known for its commitment to financial excellence and operational integrity.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the Group’s payroll processes in collaboration with the HR team, while also taking responsibility for accounting functions within the Institutional Cluster. If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers and compliance, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Responsibilities
Payroll DutiesPhilosophy:
- Ensure payroll information is accurate and verified before processing.
Processes:
- Process monthly transactions (appointments, terminations, increases, transfers, deductions).
- Prepare maternity leave calculations and staff deductions.
- Apply and enforce Group payroll policies and procedures.
- Communicate payroll deadlines, policies, and procedures.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations (salaries, tax, medical aid, provident fund).
- Generate payroll reports for business units and management.
- Submit payment requisitions for all salary-related transactions.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documents.
- Register companies with SARS, Workmen’s Compensation, and the Department of Labour.
- Prepare and reconcile statutory declarations (EMP201, EMP501, UIF, Compensation).
- Issue IRP5s and payslips to employees.
- Manage Medical Aid and Provident Fund portals.
- Support HR with processes and information, such as dummy payslips and leave calculations.
- Liaise with PaySpace consultants and administer payroll system controls.
- Assist employees with payroll-related queries through the internal ticketing system.
Accounting DutiesGeneral Accounting:
- Review cash books, bank reconciliations, and the Fixed Asset Register.
- Review journal entries and perform routine/non-routine transaction calculations.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and account schedules.
- Ensure accuracy of intercompany transactions and confirmations.
- Review payroll reconciliations and related journal entries.
- Validate customer and supplier age analysis and resolve variances.
Procurement and Suppliers:
- Review source documents and completeness of supporting records.
- Monitor and enforce supplier payment terms.
- Ensure timely creation of customer and supplier accounts on Sage X3.
Sales & Revenue:
- Maintain revenue and accrued income calculations.
- Validate supporting documents against submitted data.
Cost of Sales:
- Prepare referral commission and variable cost accruals.
- Ensure timely payment processing for commissions.
Management Information:
- Assist in preparing management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and cash flow.
- Develop templates and maintain management information.
Treasury:
- Oversee bookkeeper functions related to cash flow.
- Ensure the accuracy of weekly and long-term cash flows.
- Review and release payments via banking platforms.
Taxation:
- Prepare VAT reconciliations and maintain SARS account records.
- Ensure compliance with tax deadlines and maintain valid tax clearance.
Requirements
- Certificate in Payroll or equivalent
- BCom or BCompt (Accounting) or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 6 years in payroll administration, preferably within a financial services company
- Minimum 5 years in accounting
- Payroll processes and legislation (Labour Law, SARS requirements, tax directives)
- Accounting standards and principles
- Systems: PaySpace (advantageous), Sage X3, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Draftworx
- Strong process adherence
- Planning and organizational ability
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Clear and effective communication
- Ability to work under pressure
- Focus on process automation
- Methodical and detail-oriented
- Team-oriented
- Disciplined and focused
- Self-motivated and accurate
- Eager to learn
Benefiits
- Market-related salary
- Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: [URL Removed] or email us your CV: [Email Address Removed]
- Please use "Payroll Administrator/Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
Desired Skills:
- Payroll Administrator / Accountant
- Payroll Administrator / Accountant
- Payroll Administrator / Accountant
