Regional Tax Manager

• Align the tax strategy with overall business and corporate objectives.
• Provide proactive advice on company-specific transactions, procurement, and customer contracts.
• Support mergers and acquisitions through due diligence and structuring.
• Keep management and the Group board informed of tax landscape changes.

• Oversee tax compliance and risk functions across the Group.
• Review tax calculations, deferred tax items, and statutory returns (Income Tax, VAT, WHT).
• Manage audits by revenue authorities in multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of tax metrics to internal stakeholders.

• Develop and implement international tax strategies.
• Manage cross-border tax activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Country by Country reporting, Economic Substance rules).
• Oversee transfer pricing methodologies and related compliance.

• Create a customer-centric, service-driven culture within the tax function.
• Collaborate with finance teams across regions including South Africa, and other African countries.
• Support wider finance objectives in line with company values and goals.

• BCom (Hons) Accounting and Postgraduate Tax qualification (HDip Tax) - ESSENTIAL.
• CA(SA) or LLB or CIA advantageous.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in taxation, with at least 3 years in Corporate Tax within a consulting environment (Big 4 preferred).
• Strong exposure to corporate structuring, inter-company transactions, and transfer pricing.
• Experience engaging with African tax and finance teams is an advantage.

• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High level of business and financial acumen.
• Ability to explain complex tax matters clearly and simply.
• Resilient under pressure and able to manage diverse stakeholders.

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