Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Africa

Remote

Africa
Not specified; above in-location rates; competitiv...
Remote
Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading multi-country audits
Ability to translate rules into product requirements
Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the African region to oversee payroll compliance and ensure adherence to local legislation. The role requires a deep understanding of payroll systems and legislation, along with the ability to lead audits and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region within Africa, ensuring adherence to local laws.
  • The expert will partner with Product and Engineering teams to embed statutory rules directly into the company's global payroll platform.
  • Remote prioritizes applications from Africa to diversify its team while offering competitive compensation above in-location rates.

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Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for the African region to oversee payroll compliance and ensure adherence to local legislation. The role requires a deep understanding of payroll systems and legislation, along with the ability to lead audits and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Salary

Not specified; Above in-location rates; Competitive benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
  • Experience leading multi-country audits
  • Ability to translate rules into product requirements

Nice-to-have

  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder influence
  • Systems thinking for scalable processes
  • Mentoring and coaching capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams
  • Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios

Work Rights

Not specified

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