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Looking for your next move as a Payroll Administrator in White River? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Mpumalanga.
About the Opportunity
The Payroll Administrator position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in White River and across the finance jobs space.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the White River team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Payroll Administrator is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The White River group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Your Workplace
Practically speaking, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the White River site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Daily Duties
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
Minimum Requirements
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Clear credit and criminal record
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.