Description:
Accountant / HR Administrator
Location: Milnerton, Cape Town
Salary: R480k per annum / negotiable
Overview:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accountant & HR Administrator to manage the full accounting function and oversee payroll and core HR administration for a growing small-to-medium enterprise. The role requires strong technical accounting skills, hands-on payroll experience, and the ability to work independently while supporting management and operational teams.
Requirements:
Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Accounting, Finance or similar
3 – 5 years’ experience as an Accountant
Software: Sage Evolution and Pastel Payroll
Cash book
Foreign currency transactions
Stock
Debtors and creditors
Solid understanding of South African statutory requirements (PAYE, UIF, VAT, COIDA, provisional tax)
Responsibilities:
Finance & Accounting
Capture and manage all bank transactions, supplier payments, GRVs, job card invoicing, and debtor invoicing using Sage Evolution
Monitor cash flow and follow up on outstanding debtors and supplier invoices
Prepare financial reports, throughput graphs (per entity and consolidated), and EXCO reporting packs
Process cross-billing between business entities
Prepare Annual Financial Statements and supporting schedules for external review
Payroll & Statutory Compliance:
Maintain and run monthly payroll, including employee changes, overtime, resignations, leave payouts, and annual increases
Distribute payslips, manage ESS updates, and maintain accurate leave records
Submit and pay UIF, PAYE, VAT, provisional tax, COIDA, and income tax returns
Prepare and submit IRP501 reconciliations and generate IRP5 certificates
Update payroll annually for regulatory and contribution changes
HR & Administration:
Maintain employee records, audit timesheets, and monitor attendance and leave
Process leave applications and casual wages
Handle employee grievances and apply disciplinary procedures
Maintain and publish staff leave schedules
Operations & Business Support:
Liaise with administrative and operational teams across the business
Oversee GRV capturing, supplier quotes, invoice tracking, and stock across multiple stock rooms
Manage project-related material purchases and buyer daily programmes
Coordinate local and international travel, courier services, and vehicle usage, maintenance, and licensing
Compliance, Risk & Ad-Hoc Functions:
Process foreign currency payments, including APN applications
Manage export documentation and FICA requests
Oversee security, IT, and insurance matters, including claims
Issue customer statements and track upcoming invoices