Consultancy -Financial and Legal Expert Consultant for Comprehensive Payroll Compliance Assessment (INT10246)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

Oxfam GB -Iraq Program is looking for a consultant who will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Conduct a meticulous examination of our existing payroll system and processes, aligning the assessment with the terms outlined in staff contracts.
• Evaluate the extent of compliance with local labor laws, specifically focusing on income tax, social security employee contributions, and social security organization contributions. This evaluation should adhere to both Federal Iraq law and Kurdistan Region regulations.
• Identify and document any discrepancies, errors, or instances of non-compliance with local laws.
• Review and adjust formulas within the payroll calculations, as necessary, to ensure precision and adherence to compliance standards.
• Offer guidance on compliance requirements unique to both federal Iraq regulations and KRI rules. This includes providing details on the official exchange rate from the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) and the rate utilized for reimbursing social security and tax obligations to the government.
• Present a comprehensive report encompassing findings, recommendations, and proposed corrective actions.
• Supply a practical and streamlined payroll sheet that incorporates any required corrections and adjustments.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

Qualifications required for the prospective candidate/consultant include the following:

• Possession of a valid certification as a registered public accountant, accompanied by substantial experience in the realms of financial and legal consultancy.
• Profound expertise in the intricacies of local labor laws and regulations, with a specific emphasis on comprehensive understanding of income tax and social security contributions in both the federal Iraq and Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).
• Demonstrated and documented success in undertaking comprehensive payroll compliance reviews, with a focus on organizations of comparable size and complexity.
• Exceptional analytical capabilities coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, underscored by a proven ability to generate insightful reports.
• Proficiency in working with efficiency and meeting established deadlines, reflecting a strong commitment to task completion and time management.

Deliverables:

Upon completion of the review, the consultant will deliver the following:

1. Detailed report outlining findings, including any discrepancies or non-compliance issues identified during the review.
2. Well-defined recommendations for corrective actions and enhancements, ensuring full alignment with local labor laws. This will encompass specific insights into official exchange rates.
3. An updated payroll sheet that incorporates essential corrections and adjustments to formulas, accompanied by clear explanations for each modification.
4. Any supplementary documentation or support materials relevant to the review process.
5. Assessment of the impact of changes retroactively for the past three months, per staff member, detailing any necessary retroactive adjustments.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

How to apply:

Timeline:

The consultant is expected to complete the review within one week from the commencement date. The timeline should allow for thorough analysis and documentation of findings and recommendations.

Proposal Submission:

Interested consultants are invited to submit their proposals by Saturday 02 March 2024, including:

1. Overview of qualifications and relevant experience.
2. Proposed methodology for conducting the review, including details on how the official exchange rates will be incorporated.
3. Detailed timeline and milestones.
4. Financial offer.
5. CV for the consultants who will be working on the review.
6. References or case studies demonstrating experience in similar projects.

The interested parties should send all the required documents listed below to the address: [email protected]

Email Subject Line: Financial and Legal Expert Consultant for Comprehensive Payroll Compliance Assessment

Data Protection and Confidentiality:

Ensuring the confidentiality and protection of sensitive information is paramount throughout this engagement. The consultant will adhere to strict data protection protocols and maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained during the review process. This includes but is not limited to employee payroll data, financial records, and any proprietary information disclosed by the company.

The consultant will:

1. Handle all data with the utmost care and confidentiality, ensuring that it is not disclosed to any unauthorized parties.
2. Use secure methods for data transmission and storage, employing encryption and password protection where necessary.
3. Limit access to information solely to individuals involved directly in the review process, ensuring that confidentiality agreements are in place.
4. Destroy or securely delete any confidential information once the review is completed, as per the company’s data retention policies.