Job Purpose:

The Payroll Accountant at Tigo will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations, company policies, and international standards. The role involves handling employee compensation, benefits administration, tax compliance, and ensuring timely and accurate payroll disbursement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Manage and execute the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, including data entry, verification, and timely disbursement of salaries.
• Compliance: Ensure payroll processes adhere to legal requirements, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Deductions and Contributions: Calculate and process deductions (e.g., taxes, pensions, insurance) and manage statutory contributions.
• Reporting: Generate monthly payroll reports, including payroll summaries, variance reports, and compliance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Benefits Administration: Manage employee benefits such as leave, health insurance, and other compensations, ensuring they are accurately reflected in payroll.
• Audits: Assist in payroll audits, both internal and external, and ensure all documentation is up to date.
• Reconciliations: Perform payroll reconciliations to ensure all payments and deductions are accurate.
• Problem-Solving: Address payroll-related inquiries and issues from employees and other departments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess payroll processes for efficiency and recommend improvements.