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Tanja Zakić

@tanjazaki

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Payroll specialist with strong data-analysis skills and international payroll experience.

Serbia

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a payroll or payroll-analytics role where I can apply precise payroll expertise, grow data skills, and contribute to process improvements in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Hi, I’m a payroll professional who transforms complex payroll data into clear, actionable insights for international and public-sector clients.

With over two decades of hands-on experience in payroll, tax reporting, ERP implementations, and accounting, I consistently deliver accurate payroll processing and compliant reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

Recently I focused on professional development—strengthening analytical and technical skills through DataCamp and webinars—while exploring sustainable living and permagardening to sharpen planning and long-term thinking.

I bring precision, curiosity, and empathy to teams, combining practical payroll expertise with growing data-analysis capabilities to improve processes and support organizational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Payroll Specialist

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Personal Development Journey

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Undertook professional development in payroll and data analytics while refining organization and planning skills and preparing to return to a professional payroll role.

Payroll Data Analysis Power Query Organization Planning Professional Development

Payroll Specialist

TMF Group

Aug 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Processed payroll for international clients, prepared monthly and annual payroll and tax reports, and ensured compliance with multi-jurisdictional payroll and tax regulations.

Payroll Processing Payroll Reporting Multi Jurisdictional Compliance GL Reconciliation ERP Microsoft Excel Power Query

Payroll Specialist

Special Hospital for Psychiatric Diseases Sveti Vračevi

Apr 2001 - Aug 2022 (21 years 4 months)

Managed payroll calculations, tax declarations, EOY and statistical reports, implemented payroll legislation updates and introduced new ERP software to significantly reduce payroll processing time.

EOY Reporting ERP Implementation Payroll Compliance Reporting Public Sector Procurement Process Improvement

General Accountant

May 1989 - Apr 2001 (11 years 11 months)

Maintained AP/AR, reconciled bank and cash transactions, processed payroll and taxes, managed fixed assets and inventory accounting to ensure accurate financial records and compliance.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Payroll Inventory Accounting Financial Reporting