Centurion SAGE 300 People Payroll Administrator Accountant

Oostelike Personeel Konsultante; Centurion; Presencial; ZAR 335 000 - 391 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Provident Fund

Annual Bonus

Leave days 18

Resumo da oferta

Oostelike Personeel Konsultante in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a meticulous Payroll Administrator / Accountant to manage end-to-end payroll processing and core accounting duties.

Reporting to the Financial Manager, you will oversee 1400+ monthly payroll on SAGE People 300, plus debtors, creditors, bank reconciliations, GL entries and asset tracking, all handled with confidentiality.

Qualificações

• Matric with Accounting and a tertiary qualification in Accounting.
• Proficient in SAGE People 300 payroll software.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll administration and financial accounting duties.
• Strong numerical accuracy and ability to work under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Full preparation and processing of monthly payroll for 1400+ employees on SAGE People 300.
• Manage creditors and debtors, banking, and general ledger activities.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare monthly management reports.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready filing systems and data governance.

Conhecimentos

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Matric with Accounting + tertiary qualification in Accounting

Ferramentas

SAGE People 300

MS Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Centurion SAGE 300 People Payroll Administrator Accountant

Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Following a successful 3-month probation period)

Industry: Automotive Retail, Logistics & Finance

Salary: R30,000.00 – R35.000.00 CTC per month

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a well-established and leading group within the automotive retail sector, we are seeking a highly meticulous, numeric, and confidential Payroll Administrator / Accountant to join their finance division. Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality financial accounting service while managing the end-to-end payroll processing for the Group.

This dual-function role requires an analytical professional who can seamlessly balance payroll management with core accounting duties—including debtors, creditors, banking, asset tracking, and statutory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration (Primary KPA): Full preparation and processing of the Group's monthly payroll of 1400+ monthly salary payments on SAGE People 300 payroll. Verify timesheets and attendance records, ensure accurate tax deductions, pension/provident fund contributions, and timeous statutory payments. Reconcile payroll accounts, resolve queries, and generate monthly management reports.

• Creditors & Debtors Management: Process supplier invoices, perform account reconciliations, and timeously resolve discrepancies. Manage debtors’ records, create/distribute invoices, produce statements, and coordinate collections on overdue accounts.

• Banking & Reconciliations: Process bank deposits, perform rigorous bank reconciliations, and manage employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations.

• General Ledger & Asset Accounting: Process general journals (including depreciation, provisions, interest, and salaries) and accurately maintain the company's fixed asset register.

• Record Keeping & Governance: Maintain strict filing systems, support audit compliance, and guarantee that all financial and personal data tasks are conducted with the utmost confidentiality and integrity.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• Education: Matric with Accounting alongside a Tertiary Qualification in Accounting.

• Software Expertise: Deep knowledge and hands-on experience utilizing SAGE People 300 payroll software is essential. High proficiency in financial accounting systems and advanced MS Excel skills is required.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years' stable experience in commerce and industry handling combined payroll administration and financial accounting duties.

• Attributes: High level of numeric accuracy, meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

• References: Must supply contactable professional references from previous employers (Financial Managers or CFOs you directly reported to) for verification.

Strict Legal Requirements (Screening Mandate)

• Citizenship: Must be a South African-born citizen with a valid ID.

• Criminal Record: Clean criminal background. A person with a criminal record will not be considered.

• Credit History: Clear ITC (financial/credit history) with no judgments or defaults.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Basic Salary: R30,000.00 – R35.000.00 CTC per month

• Provident Fund: You will join the Motor Industry (MICFA) Provident Fund (7.5% employee contribution / 8% company contribution).

• Annual Bonus: Paid in December in accordance with MICFA Regulations (pro-rata based on months of employment; not included in the starting basic salary).

• Leave Days: 18 days leave per annum.

• Probation: A 3-month probation period applies to monitor performance prior to permanent appointment.

Working Hours & Environment

• Standard Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (Daily lunch break of 60 minutes).

• Overtime: Requested as required by the nature of the business, paid as per the MIBCO Agreement regarding the BCEA salary threshold.

• Policy Note: A Standard Working Procedures (SWP) manual must be read, signed, and returned to HR within your first week of employment.