Payroll Administrator Accountant

Oostelike Personeel Konsultante; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MICFA Provident Fund (7.5% employee /

8% company contribution)

Annual Bonus (pro‑rata)

18 days leave per annum

3‑month probation period

Job summary

Oostelike Personeel Konsultante is seeking a meticulous Payroll Administrator / Accountant in Centurion, Gauteng. You will handle end-to-end payroll for the group while performing core accounting tasks including debtors, creditors, and asset accounting.

Reporting to the Financial Manager, this role requires precision and confidentiality. The position combines payroll processing with general ledger duties, bank reconciliations, and governance tasks.

Qualifications

• Matric with Accounting and a tertiary qualification in Accounting.
• Proficient in SAGE People 300 payroll software and advanced MS Excel.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll administration and financial accounting.
• Detail-oriented with high numeric accuracy and ability to work under pressure.
• Must supply references from previous employers.

Responsibilities

• Payroll administration for 1400+ monthly salary payments, verifying timesheets and tax deductions.
• Manage creditors and debtors, invoices, statements and collections.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and manage employee expenses.
• Record keeping in general ledger and asset accounting, including depreciation.
• Support governance and ensure confidentiality of financial data.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Under pressure

Education

Matric with Accounting

Tertiary qualification in Accounting

Tools

SAGE People 300

Excel

Job description

Payroll Administrator / Accountant

Location: Centurion, Gauteng

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

Industry: Automotive Retail, Logistics & Finance

Salary: Market-Related / Negotiable based on experience

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 (No Weekly or Forthnightly wages). 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: Market-Related (Negotiable based on experience and current salary).
• 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.