Senior Administrator: Payroll Administration

1 week ago

Pinelands, Northern Territory, Australia Old Mutual Limited Full time $50,000 - $80,000 per year

Let's Write Africa's Story Together

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Performs routine administrative duties such as drafting correspondences, scheduling appointments, organising and maintaining data, as well as assisting internal and external stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contribution Processing

  • Receive, validate, and upload payroll contribution schedules from participating employers.
  • Ensure all contributions are processed accurately within service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Identify and resolve data discrepancies, missing members, or salary mismatches before system upload.
  • Liaise with employers for corrections or outstanding data.

2. Reconciliation and Allocation

  • Perform monthly reconciliations between contribution schedules, payment amounts, and fund records.
  • Investigate and clear unallocated deposits promptly.
  • Escalate unresolved or complex discrepancies to the Team Leader / Compliance & Reconciliation team.
  • Maintain a complete audit trail of all reconciliations and communications.

3. Data Quality and Controls

  • Conduct monthly quality assurance checks on processed data.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
  • Adhere to internal controls and maintain confidentiality of member data.

4. Support and Leadership

  • Assist the Team Leader with workload management and reporting as required.
  • Contribute to a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.

    Key Skills/Experience/Knowledge
  • Retirement Fund/Pension Fund Knowledge
  • Financial Management tertiary qualification (advantageous)
  • Reporting and Excel Knowledge (Intermediate) advantageous
  • Retirement Fund Payroll Experience essential

Skills

Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Calendar Coordination, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Executing Plans, Financial Acumen, Management Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Payroll Processing, Report Review, Retirement Fund Administration

Competencies

Directs WorkDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesPlans and AlignsTech Savvy

Education

Matriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)

Closing Date

14 November 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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