Payroll Accountant at Barrick Gold Tanzania

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Payroll Accountant to join and grow our team. The purpose of this role is to oversee and supervise the payroll functions of the organization, ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations and prepare and examine financial records, provide financial service and support to departments/Sections across the operation and process/Audit financial transactions. 

Preparing, analysing, and reviewing transactions, financial data, and reports for their organizations, including providing data that may be requested 

To implement systems and strategies put forward by Finance Supervisor, contribute actively, complete tasks on time as assigned by Finance Supervisors and to demonstrate a high concern for health, safety and environment in order to meet the short-term goals. 

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. 
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates. 
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions. 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. 
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors. 
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures. 
• Process Accounting adjustments prior to month end reports generated, ensuring labor cost is correctly coded 
• Process all prepaid expenses through a single general prepaid account every month 
• Provide all required up to date Financial information as/ when required by Leaders -100% accurate 
• Liaise & verify all Provision journals with central teams every month 
• Prepare & capture back-charge invoices into SAP from AR to AP 
• Preparing reports for management that analyze trends and performance over time so that they can make strategic decisions in the future 
• Preparing financial statements such as tax returns, bank reconciliations, or other reports that require knowledge of accounting principles and procedures 
• Preparing financial statements and other reports using computer software applications such as Excel or QuickBooks 
• Preparing financial statements by recording company transactions in the appropriate journal entries or accounts 
• Preparing tax returns for individuals or businesses by calculating taxable income and withholding amounts due to the government 
• All inter-company debit notes received and distributed accordingly within 3 days of receiving 
• Process Inter-company charges received within 3 days 
• Provide Systems Training to all new users within 1 month of recruiting; 
• Provide systems training to all existing users before and after changes are introduced-within 2 months 
• Extract information & maintain systems daily such as: 
• SAP 
• SAGE 300 
• Maintain accurate electronic records information in required databases, servers daily 
• 100% Compliance to the non-disclosure of company financial information.  
• Process audits conducted monthly as per schedule 
• 100% of reports accurately & correctly completed and submitted on time, as per Site Schedule   
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisors in the Finance Department 

Qualification Requirements:

At least Upper Second GPA in Undergraduate Studies in Bachelor’s Degree in Accounts/Finance/Tax/Actuarial/Economics or any business studies. 

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• 1-2 years post-graduation experience as an Accountant/Auditor/Tax Accountant
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 
• Proficient with payroll software. Sound Knowledge of Financial Systems is an added advantage (Sound Knowledge of Financial Systems is an added advantage:- (SAP and SAGE 300 or any fully integrated payroll packages)
• Computer Skills- Fluent in MS Office & proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of Pivot Tables and LOOKUP functions. 
• Knowledge of Tanzania’s tax regulations and statutory deductions, including PAYE, NSSF, and related employment taxes compliance requirements. 
• Communication, Fluent written and verbal in English & Swahili 
• Collect, Compile & Analyze financial information 
• Budgeting 

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.