Accountant & HR Payroll Administrator

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022807/OP

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

576 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Power the numbers behind the energy that moves South Africa! A global organization in the fuel industry is looking for a handsâon Accountant & HR Payroll Administrator to be part of their team. In this role, you will report to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for processing management accounts pack level, monthly payroll administration, statutory compliance, and group reporting to the parent company. If you thrive on ownership, structure, and accountability, this role is for you. Act fast and apply today!

POSITION INFO:

This role involves:
Preparation of monthly journal entries (provisions, depreciation, accruals), ad-hoc invoicing, and licensing invoice calculations
Overseeing cashbook management, bank statement uploads, and monthâend bank reconciliation
Managing creditors/subcontractors, intercompany accounts, employee transactions, and general ledger accounts
Processing financial transactions within the ERP system, including expenses, prepayments, debit orders, credit card transactions, and international payments
Maintaining and updating the Fixed Asset Register
Preparing cashflow forecasts
Loading on banking system, preparation and distribution of payslips, and processing of employee Reimbursements
Submission, and payment of all statutory returns: PAYE, SDL, UIF, VAT, Return of Earnings, Workman’s Compensation, STATS SA, IT14SD, and CEB01
Providing reports and data for SOX compliance functions and running ERP and payroll reports for internal review
Supporting the annual financial audit and maintaining internal controls

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role
Demonstrable experience with South African statutory compliance: SARS e-filing (PAYE, VAT, IT14SD, SDL/UIF), Return of Earnings, and STATS SA submissions
Payroll processing experience, including monthly payroll cycles and statutory submissions
Experience with preparing monthly management accounts and financial packs
Experience with Claude AI, Oracle ERP, Sage 300, SAP, Business One, Pastel Payroll)
Familiarity with foreign currency transactions and international payment processing
SOX compliance exposure or experience working within a listed group environment
Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS for SMEs and South African tax legislation)
Self-sufficient and able to operate with minimal supervision in a small team

Qualification:
BCom Accounting or similar
SAIPA or CIMA qualified

Contact OKUHLE POKILE on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF022807.

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