Finance and Payroll Administrator

Flink Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Finance and Payroll Administrator in Centurion. The successful candidate will support financial operations, maintain records, process payroll, and ensure compliance with regulations. This role requires proficiency in Xero and experience in finance and HR. The work environment is onsite with a salary range of R 18,000 – 25,000 per month. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Company laptop

Employee benefits

Incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• 1-2 years experience in the financial industry.
• 1-2 years experience in Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with daily finance tasks.
• Calculate commissions, deductions and benefits for employees.
• Ensure timely payment of employees and contractors.

Skills

Proficiency with Xero

Proficiency with PSIber

Accounting knowledge

Experience in Human Resources

Education

Certificates in Bookkeeping and Payroll

Matric – Accounting subject

Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Job description

Finance and Payroll Administrator – Centurion, 0046

Project start date: January/March 2026
Working conditions: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM with a 1‑hour lunch break. Availability outside these hours is required.
Remote: No
Work environment: Onsite
Salary: R 18,000 – 25,000 per month

Purpose of the Role

The Finance & Payroll Administrator supports the financial operations of Everest Wealth. The role maintains accurate financial records, processes payroll, and ensures compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with daily finance tasks
• Calculate commissions, deductions and benefits for employees
• Ensure employees and external contractors are paid correctly and on time
• Maintain electronic payroll and commission records
• Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports
• Assist with audit requirements and ad‑hoc duties for the Finance Manager

Duties (Not limited to)

CREDITORS

• Accounts payable processing
• Complete supplier account applications and resolve queries
• Enter data and maintain creditor records on Xero
• Follow up on outstanding creditor invoices
• Reconcile payable accounts with supplier statements
• Supply daily creditor payment schedules to the finance manager
• Send creditor proof of payments and remittances
• Process staff expense reimbursements
• Communicate identified training needs and collaborate with the HR training calendar (e.g., Xero training)

DEBTORS

• Accounts receivable processing
• Enter data and maintain customer records on Xero
• Reconcile receivable accounts with customer statements
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions, including invoices, payments, and outstanding balances
• Resolve queries

INVESTMENTS/DISINVESTMENTS

• Prepare daily investment/disinvestment instructions
• Load payments for finance manager approval
• Resolve related queries

PAYROLL AND COMMISSIONS

• Maintain and update Everest’s payroll to ensure compliance
• Gather and compile payroll figures for employees and external contracting parties
• Submit payroll figures to the Finance Manager for checking
• Ensure timely payment of employees and contractors
• Collect all payroll‑related data from HR
• Maintain complete employee and contractor records for payroll and commission
• Maintain electronic systems related to payroll
• Process UIF and PAYE (PAY AS YOU EARN) payments (DOL and SARS)
• Provide information and answer employee questions about payroll matters
• Collaborate with HR training calendar (e.g., PSIber training)
• Communicate identified training needs as required
• Adhere to company financial policies and procedures
• Perform routine calculations for analyses and reports requested by the Finance Manager
• Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets
• Assist with audit requirements and ad‑hoc duties
• Electronic filing

Requirements

Essential

• Matric – Accounting subject
• Certificates in Bookkeeping and Payroll
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
• 1‑2 years experience in the financial industry
• 1‑2 years experience in Human Resources
• Proficiency with Xero
• Proficiency with PSIber

Desirable

• Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• 5‑7 years experience in a similar role

Benefits & Perks

• Company laptop
• Employee benefits (age‑restricted)
• Incentives (per Company Incentive Policy)

Employment Details

• Employment type: Permanent
• Industry: Financial Services
• Workspace preference: Onsite
• Ideal work province: Gauteng
• Ideal work city: Centurion
• Drivers licence: Code B (Car)
• Own car required: Yes