Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Roedean School, an esteemed independent girls’ school in Johannesburg, is seeking a dynamic Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator. This role involves accurately managing payroll operations and adhering to compliance with local labour laws. The ideal candidate will possess a BCom Accounting Degree, five years' experience in bookkeeping and payroll, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. This is a vital role supporting the integrity of the school's operations.

Qualifications

• Matric and BCom Accounting Degree required.
• 5+ years in payroll administration and bookkeeping.
• Experience with Sage 300 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, ensuring compliance with South African laws.
• Maintain employee payroll records and resolve queries.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations and prepare budgets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BCom Accounting Degree

Matric

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

Roedean School, a leading independent girls’ school in Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a dynamic person of integrity and vision, with strong interpersonal skills for the position, effective Immediately.

We seek to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Bookkeeper/ Payroll Administrator.

Job Overview

The candidate will be responsible for bookkeeping and the managing of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with South African labour laws and tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, strong communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under deadlines.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Payroll Processing: Accurately prepare and process monthly payroll for all employees, including adjustments, deductions, and overtime calculations;
• Employee Records Management: Maintain and update employee; payroll records, ensuring all changes are accurately documented and compliant with company policies;
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure payroll processes adhere to South African tax and labour regulations, including SARS submissions, EMP201, UIF, and any stationary reporting requirements;
• Query Resolution: Address payroll-related queries from employees in a timely and professional manner, ensuring clear and accurate communication;
• Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations for payroll, benefit, and deductions to maintain data integrity and resolve any discrepancies;
• Prepare annual salary budget and budget reconciliations;
• Prepare annual salary increase schedule and communication to employees;
• Data management: Safeguard sensitive employee information and ensure secure handling of all payroll data.
• Daily capturing of data to ensure that reporting is accurate and up to date for all entities;
• Reconciliation of Monthly general ledger;
• Conducting month end procedures;
• Processing of journals;
• Assistance with monthly management accounts;
• Prepare and submit bank reconciliation – various entities;
• Processing payments and receipts for fundraising events;
• Sundry debtor invoicing and collections;
• Vetting of external service providers;
• Fixed asset management.

Qualifications and skills:

• Matric with BCom Accounting Degree;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in payroll administration – preferably Sage 300;
• A minimum of 5 years’ Bookkeeping experience in a professional or similar environment;
• Support the Mission, Vision and core values of the School.

The school reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if we do not contact you by the 30 August 2025

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