Accountant & HR Payroll Administrator

Recruiter:

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT001027/NDB

Date posted:

Monday, March 30, 2026

Location:

Century City, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:

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.

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