Tax Compliance Manager - Rest of Africa
On-site · Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Summary
Tax Compliance Manager for Rest of Africa oversees delivery of tax compliance across assigned jurisdictions, including reviewing corporate income tax, gaming taxes, indirect taxes (VAT/GST, sales tax), withholding and payroll taxes; ensures filings are accurate, timely, and aligned with group policies; maintains tax calendars, coordinates with local finance teams and external advisors, supports tax audits and authority queries, and contributes to tax governance and reporting in a multinational, NYSE-listed environment. The role requires leading a compliance function, data collection and validation for tax filings, application of the group Tax Governance Framework, and identification of data issues and control gaps. Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams, deep knowledge of IFRS IAS 12, OECD BEPS guidelines, Pillar Two, and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance is essential. The position emphasizes integrity, strategic thinking, regulatory monitoring, and opportunities to improve processes and data quality within a high-growth, global gaming group.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
- Honours degree in Tax or Masters degree in Tax
- Professional qualification (CA(SA), CPA, CTA, or equivalent)
- 8+ years’ experience in tax compliance across various jurisdictions
- 5+ years’ experience in tax compliance management leading teams of more than three team members
- Experience in a multinational and/or listed company environment, specifically in African countries (Botswana, Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Malawi, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Cameroon, Uganda, Namibia)
- Strong knowledge of tax legislation and principles, OECD guidelines and BEPS initiatives, including Pillar Two
- Strong knowledge of tax accounting and reporting in line with IFRS (IAS 12)
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to operate in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment
- High analytical, governance, and risk management capability
- Integrity and professional judgment
- Desirable skills: accounting/reporting software (Business Central/Navision, TM1) and tax software (Thomson Reuters Orbitax/OTP)
- SOX knowledge
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