Assistant Payroll Accountant – Sandfire Resources

Job Description

Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the Finance and Human Resources departments with the monthly administration and processing of local staff payroll for Tshukudu Exploration Botswana (TEX) and Tshukudu Metals Botswana (TMB).

Key Performance Areas

• Execute accurate computation and conversion of employee earnings, validating timesheets, attendance data, deductions, and salary adjustments in compliance with statutory and company policies.
• Accurately enter and update local staff data within the designated payroll software.
• Liaise with human resources to ensure seamless processing of new hires, terminations, and compensation changes.
• Resolution of initial day-to-day employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, and benefits, providing excellent customer service and support.
• Conduct monthly general ledger and payroll reconciliations, ensuring all control accounts are properly cleared and balanced.
• Assist with preparation inputs for monthly, mid-year and year-end reviews, annual financial statements, and corporate tax returns.
• Assist with external auditors and regulatory agencies during audits and inspections related to payroll and employee benefits for local staff.
• Prepare and submit payment requests to accounts payable for external vendors and third-party obligations.
• Prepare and process statutory tax-related forms, including the timely issuance of ITW8 forms.
• Draft and maintain comprehensive payroll and financial reports on an ad-hoc and schedule basis as required by management.

Technical Competencies

• Understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, labor law and compliance requirements.
• Advanced knowledge or strong command of MS Excel suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficiency in ERP or payroll software systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple processes simultaneously.
• Strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Team Player.
• Time Management.

Qualification and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent.
• Registration with the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) or eligibility.
• Valid Botswana Class B Drivers Licence is required.
• 3-5 years’ payroll administration experience preferably in a mining industry or dynamic environment.
• Demonstrable Payroll ERP system experience, with Pay Space an added advantage.

Closing Date

23-Oct-2026