Senior Finance and Payroll Administrator

Senior Finance and Payroll Administrator

We are seeking a highly experienced Finance Administrator with a strong focus on payroll processing and administration. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of financial administration, payroll compliance, and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and submissions (SARS, CIPC).
• Process payroll accurately and efficiently using Sage Pastel Accounting.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related tax documents (PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, IRP5/IT3(a), EasyFile).
• Handle CIPC submissions and ensure statutory compliance.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, reporting, data accuracy checks, and financial reporting.
• Support broader financial administration tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Payroll, or Business Administration.
• 7–10 years of experience in finance administration, with significant hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Pastel Accounting.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processing, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Strong understanding of SARS submissions and payroll compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, IRP5/IT3(a), EasyFile).
• Experience with CIPC submissions and statutory compliance.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (reconciliations, reporting schedules, data accuracy checks, financial reporting).

Advantageous Skills & Experience:

• Experience with PaySpace and/or Deel Local Payroll software.
• Experience in a multi-company or group environment.

If you do not hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.