STATE ACCOUNTANT: PAYROLL/FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SL7 (PERMANENT)

Vuselelacollege; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 325,101 - 382,959; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

A public educational institution in Klerksdorp is seeking a State Accountant specializing in Payroll and Financial Accounting. This permanent full-time position requires at least 2-3 years of experience in payroll management and strong knowledge of financial accounting. Responsibilities include ensuring payroll records compliance, processing payroll, and managing employee financial records. The role offers a salary range of R325 101 – R382 959 per annum, along with benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Payroll management and or financial accounting environment.
• Knowledge of tax administration, deduction, salary payments, and IRP5s.
• Basic knowledge of payroll functions and financial accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete accounting of Payroll and Personnel records.
• Record new employees, resignations, and amendments to personnel information.
• Manage processing of employees’ deductions and payments.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Good verbal and written communication

Basic numeracy skills

Ability to perform routine tasks

Flexibility

Interpersonal Relations

Accuracy

Aptitudes of figures

Education

Matric certificate/Grade 12/NC(V) Level 4

Three year National Diploma in Accounting/Financial Management

Tools

SAGE VIP

Job description

STATE ACCOUNTANT: PAYROLL/FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SL7 (PERMANENT)

R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (SL7) plus benefits

Contract Duration

Permanent

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

2+ Years

Application Closing Date

2025-08-15 23:59:00

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate/Grade 12/NC(V) Level 4
• Recognized three (3) year National Diploma in Accounting/Financial Management or related qualifications (NQF level 6)
• SAGE VIP will be an added advantage
• 2-3 years’ experience in Payroll management and or financial accounting environment

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of tax administration, deduction, salary payments, IRP5s run.
• Basic knowledge of payroll functions, practices, the ability to capture data, operate a computer, and collate financial statistics.
• Knowledge of financial accounting procedures, methods, and principles established for processing specific salary/financial transactions.
• Basic knowledge of Tax laws, Public Service Financial Legislation, procedures and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual).
• Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (SAGE VIP required) (ITS considered).
• Knowledge of SARS tax compliance, eFiling, Tax returns, Tax reconciliation on eFiling.
• Knowledge stipends payroll administration and payments.
• Knowledge of GEHS administration.

SKILLS

• Planning and organizing
• Good verbal and written communication
• Basic numeracy skills
• Ability to perform routine tasks
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Relations
• Accuracy
• Aptitudes of figures

VALUES/ ATTRIBUTES

• Client service focus
• Integrity
• Proactive
• Loyal

DUTIES

• Ensure the accounting and records of Payroll and Personnel records for the College Council employees, College Council members, and project stipends are complete following the GRAP Standards.
• Recording of annual pay progression increase and other increases
• Recording of new employees
• Recording of amendments of personnel information
• Recording of resignations and terminations of service
• Amendments related to medical aids, pensions, and provident funds, unions, and other deductions
• Recording of accrued leave payable
• Recording of accrued bonuses
• Recording and payments of stipends
• Recording of fleet and petty cash reconciliations
• Recording of credit card reconciliation
• Oversee the distribution management and control of IRP5/IT3(A)
• Manage the amendment and correction of IRP5 certificates
• Ensure that payments are processed.
• Processing of employees’ remuneration
• Processing of employees’ tax paymentsProcessing of employees’ deductions
• Processing of seating fees for Council members
• Maintain the ITS payroll Control Accounts and SAGE VIP for completeness.
• Exception report on SAGE VIP
• Process journals between the ITS payroll control accounts and the subsystems
• Perform monthly reconciliation between SAGE VIP and ITS payroll Accounts
• Perform monthly reconciliation between Persal and BAS reports
• Perform Annual reconciliation between SAGE VIP and ITS Payroll Control Accounts
• Perform Annual reconciliation between Persal report and the BAS report
• Prepare reports and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Monthly SARS eFiling of returns submissions
• Filing of employees’ tax returns
• Compilation of Annual Audit file
• Preparation of the employees’ related cost note and the DHET Management fee
• Annual Financial Statements Notes
• Monthly reporting
• Provide support services to other units.
• Provide support for fleet and petty cash
• Authorisations of bank transactions
• Support other units within the college
• Process interbank transfers

• The Vuselela TVET College is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and it is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment in respect of race, gender and disability. People with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. Employment Equity plan of the Office will be observed when filling this position.