Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Africa

Remote

Africa
Not specified; above in-location rates; competitiv...
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Deep expertise in local payroll legislation
Experience leading regulatory audits
Ability to translate rules into product logic
** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for Africa to ensure payroll compliance within local regulations and support the development of their global payroll system. The role requires deep expertise in local legislation, as well as collaboration with cross-functional teams to design compliant processes and frameworks. **

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the owner of payroll compliance for a specific country or region within Africa, ensuring adherence to local legislation.
  • The successful candidate will partner with Product and Engineering teams to convert complex statutory rules into structured system requirements and automated workflows.
  • Remote prioritizes fair compensation above in-location rates and fosters a fully remote, asynchronous work environment across six continents.

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** Remote is seeking a Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert for Africa to ensure payroll compliance within local regulations and support the development of their global payroll system. The role requires deep expertise in local legislation, as well as collaboration with cross-functional teams to design compliant processes and frameworks. **

Salary

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

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
  • Innovation-focused mindset
  • Strategic approach to risk management

Key Requirements

  • Proven record leading audits and compliance programs
  • Experience partnering with technical teams on product requirements
  • Confident investigator for high-risk scenarios
  • Location priority: Africa

Work Rights

Not specified

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