Compliance Team Lead

Infinity Brands; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand management company is seeking a Compliance Team Lead in Gauteng, South Africa. This role involves overseeing compliance operations, managing a team, and ensuring adherence to relevant standards. Candidates should possess a Diploma or Degree in Compliance, Finance, or related field, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers hybrid working options and includes benefits such as medical aid and provident fund.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a compliance, finance, or audit-related role.
• Proven experience in leading or supervising a team.
• Strong understanding of billing processes, royalty structures, and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily and monthly compliance operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Supervise compliance staff and review accuracy of submissions.
• Ensure compliance reporting is timely and accurate.

Skills

Team leadership

Compliance expertise

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Education

Diploma or Degree in Compliance, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

Cin7

Job description

The Compliance Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily and monthly compliance operations, ensuring all compliance-related tasks are completed accurately, on time, and in line with company standards. This role involves supervising compliance staff, reviewing financial and operational submissions, and driving accountability, efficiency, and high performance within the team.

Operational & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure the completion of all daily, weekly, and monthly compliance tasks through effective planning and scheduling.

• Supervise and review the accuracy of IT billing, royalty calculations, and compliance submissions prior to final reporting.

• Oversee Cin7 statement checks to ensure accuracy and alignment with financial and operational data.

• Manage and review site visit feedback, ensuring findings are addressed and corrective actions are implemented where required.

• Ensure ongoing operational compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead, supervise, and support the compliance team to ensure high-quality output and adherence to deadlines.

• Monitor team performance, workload distribution, and task completion.

• Conduct regular check-ins, provide coaching, and address performance gaps promptly.

• Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement within the team.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure timely and accurate compliance reporting to management and relevant stakeholders.

• Escalate compliance risks, discrepancies, or recurring issues with clear recommendations.

• Maintain effective communication with internal departments to resolve compliance and billing-related queries.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes, systems, and controls.

• Assist in developing and refining compliance procedures and documentation.

• Ensure compliance processes remain scalable and efficient as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Compliance, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3–5 years’ experience in a compliance, finance, or audit-related role.

• Proven experience in leading or supervising a team.

• Strong understanding of billing processes, royalty structures, and compliance reporting.

• Experience working with systems such as Cin7 (advantageous).

Benefits

• Hybrid
• Medical aid
• Provident fund