Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Africa

amar.io

Africa
Not specified; pyy determined by role, level, loca...
Fully remote
Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading regulatory audits
Ability to translate rules into product logic
amar.io is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to manage payroll compliance across Africa, ensuring adherence to local legislation and enhancing the global payroll platform. The role involves collaboration across teams to embed compliance into processes and products while mentoring others within the organization

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the primary owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region within Africa.
  • The successful candidate will translate complex statutory rules into structured product requirements for Engineering and Product teams.
  • Remote prioritizes hiring from Africa to diversify its globally distributed workforce while ensuring fair compensation above in-location rates.

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amar.io is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert to manage payroll compliance across Africa, ensuring adherence to local legislation and enhancing the global payroll platform. The role involves collaboration across teams to embed compliance into processes and products while mentoring others within the organization.

Salary

Not specified; Pay determined by role, level, location, and market demands; Above in-location rates guaranteed

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading regulatory audits
  • Ability to translate rules into product logic
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Systems thinking for scalable compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching team capabilities
  • Comfortable with async remote work culture
  • Innovative approach to automation and AI
  • High-risk scenario investigation skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product design
  • Deep knowledge of employment compliance for African jurisdictions

Work Rights

Not specified

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