Vacancy: Payroll Officer

Job Description

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently in a redevelopment phase which will lead to a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation has been fully mechanised and designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 today of ore mined. 

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our team as Payroll Officer.

Role Purpose

To Provide key payroll support to the' Payroll Superintendent and coordinate and support payment of staff wages and salaries and other benefits in an efficient and timely manner. 

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure new recruits are set up on the payroll system (i.e. Set up all applicable earnings and deductions e.g. Duty allowance, Provident Fund etc.) 


• Support the entire payroll functions and ensure that all pay groups (e.g. employees and governmental agencies - IRS & SNNIT) are paid accurately and timely. 


• Prepare monthly Basic salary reconciliation for all pay groups and payment requisitions for approval. 


• Support the full implementation of the statutory laws, policies, the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and procedures. 


• Investigate and resolve enquiries from Human Resources, Government Agencies and employees. 


• Assist in the generation and distribution of payroll reports as required. (E.g. payslips, bank listings, leave accruals, general ledger, social security, tax, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4) 


• Liaise with various Pension Fund Managers and employees and assist in addressing any queries. 


• Assist in managing Employee payroll, Leave, Back Pay, Annual Bonus, Month End etc.

Required Skills or Experience

• A degree in Accounting, HND (Accounting option) or its equivalent. 

Experience 

• At least four (4) years' experience in a mining environment.


• Must be computer-literate with significant proficiency in Spreadsheets 


• Experience and understanding of total mining cycle.

Technical Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 


• Good communication and writing skills. 


• Skills in Business improvement and managing change. 

Leadership Competencies 

• Sound understanding of Obuasi Mine's value drivers. 


• Displaying high levels of ethical and moral uprightness.


• Result-oriented and display of technical and professional expertise.