Payroll and Financial Administrator in Randburg
Kamo Placements CC · Randburg, Gauteng
Overview
Kamo Placements CC is looking for a Payroll and Financial Administrator in Randburg to handle in-house payroll processing, leave administration, and financial reporting. If you have at least three years of experience with SAGE 300 People and a finance diploma, this permanent role offers a solid opportunity to grow your payroll career while supporting Skills Development Facilitators and ensuring statutory compliance. You will also assist with reconciliations, Inter-SETA transfers, and general finance duties, making every day varied and hands on.
About the role
As a Payroll and Financial Administrator at Kamo Placements CC in Randburg, you will be responsible for ensuring that payroll runs accurately, on time, and in line with statutory rules. Your day to day work will cover the full payroll cycle for staff and independent consultants, from onboarding and terminations to leave management and third party payments such as SARS, medical schemes, and pension funds.
You will also play a key role in financial support and reporting. This includes running leave trend analyses, preparing management reports, performing monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations by the fifth business day, and capturing payments onto the Management Information System once documentation is verified. You will work closely with the Financial Administrator and assist with uploading banking details and other financial management tasks.
Part of the role involves coordinating Inter-SETA transfers and compiling statutory forms for the Department of Higher Education and Training. You will follow up on administrative processes to make sure transfers are completed successfully. General support to the Finance Division and occasional relief for reception duties are also part of the job.
Application note: No specific application instructions or documents were provided in the listing. Please prepare your CV and supporting documents as you normally would and apply through the PNet listing.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate or Matric (Grade 12) is essential
- National 3 year Diploma in Finance, Commerce, or an equivalent qualification
- Recognized Certificate in Payroll Administration or an equivalent qualification
- Proven track record in SAGE 300 People
- Minimum of three years of proven financial and payroll administration experience
- Proficiency in specialized accounting and payroll software packages
- Advanced literacy in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Knowledge of statutory regulations governing payroll and remuneration
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Administer payroll services for staff onboarding, terminations, and leave management
- Maintain accurate records of staff leave data, including accumulations, absences, and utilization
- Process accurate and timely remuneration for Skills Development Facilitators via the computerized payroll system
- Provide advice to managers and staff on remuneration, salary structuring, and taxation
- Ensure timely disbursement of third party payments to SARS, trade unions, medical schemes, and pension or provident fund administrators
- Conduct leave trend analyses and generate management reports
- Support the Financial Administrator with financial management tasks, including uploading banking details onto the Management Information System
- Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations by the fifth business day of each month
- Capture payments onto the MIS system upon receipt of verified documentation
- Execute and finalize Inter-SETA Transfers and manage related administration
- Compile and submit statutory forms to the Department of Higher Education and Training
- Follow up on administrative processes to ensure all transfers are successfully completed
- Assist the Finance Division with ad hoc financial and administrative duties
- Provide relief support for reception duties when operationally necessary
Benefits
Training
Job details
- Organisation
- Kamo Placements CC
- Location
- Randburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! If you are thinking of applying for this Payroll and Financial Administrator role, make sure your CV clearly shows your hands on experience with SAGE 300 People and at least three years in a payroll or finance admin position. The job also values qualifications, so list your finance diploma and payroll certificate prominently. In an interview, you may be asked about handling tight monthly deadlines, dealing with third party payments like SARS and medical schemes, and how you stay accurate under pressure. Be ready to talk through a time you solved a payroll discrepancy or improved a process. Also remember to bring certified copies of your matric certificate, diploma, and payroll certificate. Since this is an on-site role in Randburg, it helps to mention that you can reliably travel to the office. Good luck, you have got this!
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