Payroll Officer
Full Time

AngloGold Ashanti Limited (AGA) is the world’s third largest gold producer with operations on four continents. This globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world.  In Australia the company operates the Sunrise Dam (100%) and Tropicana (AGA 70% and manager, Independence Group NL 30%) gold mines, which jointly account for approximately 18% of AGA’s annual production. AGA is a values-driven company and offers a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.

We are now seeking a Payroll Officer to join our Finance team based at our Perth Corporate office in the CBD. This is a permanent position, ideally being offered on a full-time basis, however for the right candidate we may consider someone looking for flexibility in hours.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role works closely with the Payroll Coordinator ensuring the payroll requirements of the business in the Australian region are completed accurately and efficiently.

The main tasks of the role include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to ensure that all payroll requirements of the business are completed efficiently and accurately
• Assist in the processing of the monthly payroll for approximately 700 AngloGold Ashanti (Australia) Limited employees
• Process monthly payroll independently when required
• Processing payroll tasks with respect to new employees, changes to employee data, termination of employees, and general maintenance and queries relating to payroll information.
• Reconcile general ledger payroll clearing accounts
• Be involved with payroll related process improvements
• General ad-hoc payroll related duties, including reporting

We are seeking candidates with the following skills/qualities:

• High attention to detail
• Team focused
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Experience with enterprise payroll systems an advantage. Training will be provided
• Understanding of legislation, taxation and superannuation as they relate to payroll processing an advantage but not essential
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel and Word)
• Existing and ongoing permanent Australian working rights (Mandatory)

This is an excellent opportunity which offers a competitive remuneration package, challenging work and career development prospects within a global mining company.

Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted for this role, all interested candidates must apply directly to be considered for any role advertised by AngloGold Ashanti Australia.