Centurion: Finance and Payroll Administrator

Roles and Responsibilities Benefits | Perks: Company Laptop Employee Benefits depending on age restrictions. Possible incentives – as per the Company Incentive Policy. Location: Centurion,0046 Working conditions: Monday Friday 8:00 am 16:00 pm with 1 hour lunch break included. Due to the nature of the business, it is required that you be available to clients / urgent matters outside of these hours. Remote opportunity: No Projected Start date: January / March 2026 Purpose of the role: The Finance & Payroll Administrator plays a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of Everest Wealth. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Key responsibilities include supporting the Finance Manager with the daily financial tasks, calculating commissions, deductions, and benefits, and ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. Requirements: Essential: Matric – Accounting as a subject Certificates in Bookkeeping and Certificates in Payroll Desirable: Degree / Diploma in Business Administration, accounting or finance. EXPERIENCE Essential: Minimum 5 years experience in similar role. 1 – 2 years Financial Industry experience. 1 – 2 years Human Resources Experience. 1 – 2 years working on Xero. 1 – 2 years working PSIber. Desirable: 5 – 7 years experience in similar role Duties (Not limited to) CREDITORS Accounts payable processing. Complete supplier accounts applications and resolve queries. Enter data and maintain creditor records on Xero. Follow up on outstanding creditor invoices. Accounts payable reconciliations with supplier statements. Supply daily creditor payment schedules to the finance manager. Send creditor proof of payments and remittances. Process staff expense reimbursements. Communicate identified training need(s) as and when required. Collaborate with the HR Departments training calendar related to the accounting function. (e.g., training with Xero if/when required). DEBTORS Accounts receivable processing. Enter data and maintain customer records on Xero. Accounts receivable reconciliations with customer statements. Maintain accurate records of all transactions, including invoices, payments, and outstanding balances. Resolve queries. INVESTMENTS/DISINVESTMENTS Prepare daily investment/disinvestment instructions. Load investment/disinvestment payments for the finance manager to authorise. Resolve queries. PAYROLL AND COMMISSIONS Upkeep the Everests payroll to ensure that it is compliant with Gather and compile payroll figures for employees and external contracting parties. Submit payroll figures to the Finance Manager for checking and Ensure employees and external contracting parties are paid correctly and on schedule. Gather all payroll and external contracting party-related data for Everest from HR. Maintain complete employee and external contracting records relating to the payroll and commission function. Maintain the electronic systems related to the payroll function. Maintain the UIF and PAYE (PAY AS YOU EARN) payments (DOL and SARS). Provide information and answer employee questions about payroll-related matters. Collaborate with the HR Departments training calendar related to the payroll function. (e.g., training with PSIber if/when required). Communicate identified training need(s) as and when required. Other: Adhere to the company’s financial policies and procedures. Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the Finance Manager. Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets. Assist with audit requirements. Assist the Finance Manager with ad-hoc duties. Electronic Filing Employment Details Employment Type: Permanent Employment Industry: Financial Services Work space preference: Work Onsite Ideal work province: Gauteng Ideal work city: Centurion Salary bracket: R 18000 – 25000 Drivers License: CODE B (Car) Own car needed: Yes