
Tax Manager - Global Mobility & Expatriates
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage expatriate tax compliance processes, including reviewing and filing tax returns for inbound and outbound employees.
- Advise clients on global mobility issues such as tax equalization, compensation structuring, relocation packages, and international assignments.
- Interpret and apply international tax treaties, residency rules, and multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements.
- Oversee expatriate payroll compliance, ensuring accurate withholding, reporting, and alignment with local laws.
- Lead client engagements and provide strategic tax planning advice to minimize risks and optimize tax outcomes.
- Manage and mentor junior team members, supporting their professional development.
- Develop strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on expatriate tax and mobility strategies.
- Stay current on international tax legislation, mobility trends, and best practices.
- Bachelors degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field.
- Professional certification (CA, CPA, ATT, CTA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- 5 years experience in a management role
- 6-8+ years experience in expatriate tax, global mobility, or international assignment services (ideally with a Big 4 or multinational firm).
- Solid knowledge of expatriate tax compliance, global mobility policies, and cross-border payroll/tax issues.
- Proven client management and leadership experience.
- Strong technical expertise in expatriate and international tax.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex portfolios.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to provide practical, commercially focused solutions.
- Clear and confident communication and presentation skills.