Payroll Officer - AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently near completion of the redevelopment phase to become a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation has been fully mechanized and designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

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

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

To Provide key payroll support to the Payroll Superintendent on a Monthly basis during payroll Runs. The role also involves coordinating and supporting the payment of staff wages and salaries and other benefits, to also help to ensure proper and correct salaries are paid to staff and on time.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure new recruits are set up on the payroll system (i.e. Setup 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 inquiries from Human Resources, Government Agencies and employees.
• Assist in the generation and distribution of payroll reports as required. (E.g. pay slips, 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.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

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

Experience 

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

• Must be computer literate with significant proficiency in Spreadsheets
• Experience and understanding of the total mining cycle.

Technical Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and writing skills
• Skills in the 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