Tax Operations Manager – Eastern & Southern Africa

📋 Description

• Take ownership of tax compliance across various African jurisdictions.

• Oversee comprehensive tax operations throughout the ESA region.

• Accountable for tax filings, reconciliations, audits, and transfer pricing support.

• Interact with revenue authorities in multiple countries.

• Keep track of legislative and regulatory tax updates to ensure compliance.

• Generate periodic reports on tax compliance.

• Collaborate with external advisors and internal teams to address tax issues.

• Assist with tax considerations for new market entries and operational structuring.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7 years of progressive tax experience, ideally a mix of Big 4 or mid-tier tax practice and in-house corporate tax exposure.

• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-country tax compliance throughout Africa.

• In-depth knowledge of East African tax systems, especially in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

• Familiarity with Southern African tax landscapes, including Zambia, Mozambique, Ethiopia, or Zimbabwe, is highly desirable.

• Practical experience in managing tax audits, disputes, and engagements with revenue authorities.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.

• A professional designation such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is required.

• Additional tax qualifications like ADIT or Higher Diploma in International Tax are advantageous.

• Strong technical knowledge of direct and indirect taxes across ESA jurisdictions.

• Understanding of IFRS and experience in multinational operating environments.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with great attention to detail.

• Capability to articulate complex tax issues clearly to non-tax stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, adept at juggling multiple priorities.

• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with high professional integrity.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Xero, or similar platforms.

• Proficient in English communication at a professional level.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contribute to improving financial access across Africa.

• Be a part of a fantastic team that fosters a positive company culture.

• Work alongside an ambitious, talented, and diverse team that always supports you.

• Experience rapid growth alongside the company.

• Enjoy competitive remuneration.

• Benefit from 35 days of paid leave annually (including public holidays) and more.