Payroll & Finance Specialist - Cape Town

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel seeks a Payroll and Finance Administrator for a permanent role based in Plattekloof, Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage payroll for approximately 300 staff and support a busy finance department with accounts administration.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, data capture, reconciliations and financial reporting, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely submissions to SARS. A reliable team player is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping, payroll, or finance experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and payroll ERP software.
• Payroll, bookkeeping, accounting or HR qualifications are advantageous.
• Strong numerical, administrative, and confidentiality skills.
• Experience processing payroll for ~300 staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly payroll processing.
• Capture and maintain payroll data (timesheets, leave, overtime, bonuses, deductions).
• Register new employees and process terminations.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and payroll reports.
• Respond to payroll queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Submit EMP201 monthly employer declarations to SARS.
• Assist with statutory payroll submissions and payments.
• Assist with daily bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
• Capture invoices, receipts, payments and expenses.
• Perform bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Maintain accounts payable/receivable records.
• Support monthly financial reporting and general ledger entries.
• Prepare supporting financial documentation.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and payments.
• Provide admin support to finance/accounting team.

Skills

Payroll experience

MS Office

ERP software

Payroll qualification

Numerical accuracy

Education

Payroll certification

Bookkeeping certificate

Accounting degree (advantageous)

Job description

Time Personnel seeks a Payroll and Finance Administrator for a permanent role based in Plattekloof, Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage payroll for approximately 300 staff and support a busy finance department with accounts administration.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, data capture, reconciliations and financial reporting, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely submissions to SARS. A reliable team player is required.