Accountant & Payroll Administrator

Join a global leader in payments and automated fuel management solutions! We are looking for a skilled Accountant & Payroll Administrator to handle full accounting, payroll, statutory compliance, and international reporting in a dynamic, high-performing team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Processing

• Full accounting function including journal entries, invoicing, accruals, and depreciation.
• Cashbook management, bank reconciliations, and sub-ledger reconciliations.
• Transaction processing, fixed asset register maintenance, and cash flow forecasting.
• Open and close accounting periods in ERP systems.

Payroll Administration

• End-to-end payroll processing, payslip distribution, and reimbursements.
• Maintain employee records and manage leave administration.

Statutory Compliance

• Prepare, submit, and pay PAYE, SDL, UIF, VAT, Return of Earnings, Workman’s Compensation, STATS SA, IT14SD, and CEB01.
• Liaise with banks, insurers, advisors, company secretarial firms, and SARS.

Group Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and submit monthly management accounts (USD & ZAR) for review.
• Provide reports for SOX compliance and international group reporting.

Audit & Insurance Support

• Assist with annual audits and maintain internal controls.
• Manage company insurance coverage and claims.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• B.Com Accounting, National Diploma in Accounting, or equivalent.
• SAIPA (Professional Accountant SA) or CIMA qualified/part-qualified.
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in full-function accounting roles.
• Strong statutory compliance knowledge: PAYE, VAT, SDL/UIF, IT14SD, Return of Earnings, STATS SA.
• Payroll processing experience and management accounts preparation.

Advantageous

• Experience with AI tools, Oracle ERP, Sage 300, SAP Business One, or Pastel Payroll.
• Exposure to intercompany accounting, foreign currency transactions, and SOX compliance.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS for SMEs, SA tax legislation).
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet concurrent deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality.