The incumbent will be responsible for performing all the payroll accounting related tasks which including recording of transactions, reconciliation of all the control accounts, following up and resolving all the reconciling items timeously. This includes managing payroll debtors, bank account reconciliation and processing month end third party payments. queries.
This position will report to the Payroll Manager.
Desired Experience & Qualification
A Degree or BTech in Accounting
Minimum of three years post qualifying experience in the payroll environment
Ability to prepare reconciliations and resolve reconciling items
Fully computer literate including MS Excel and MS Word
Administrative skills – sound organizing and administrative ability
Experience in Higher education and working knowledge of the ITS system will be an added advantage
Understand the University’s policies and procedures, committee structures and decision-making bodies and processes
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 25 March 2026.
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