Tax Operations Manager – West & Central Africa

📋 Description

• Prepare and ensure the timely submission of all direct and indirect tax returns across the WCA region.

• Oversee tax account reconciliations across various jurisdictions.

• Maintain a comprehensive tax repository that includes filings, payments, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Generate periodic tax compliance reports and provide insights on the overall compliance status across the region.

• Keep track of legislative and regulatory tax changes to ensure business compliance in all relevant markets.

• Conduct tax risk assessments and assist in the development and maintenance of the Group tax risk register.

• Manage day-to-day interactions with revenue authorities across WCA jurisdictions.

• Address routine tax authority inquiries and correspondence in both English and French-speaking markets.

• Assist in managing tax audits, investigations, and disputes as they occur.

• Collaborate with external advisors and internal stakeholders to resolve tax issues efficiently and proactively.

• Calculate and manage intercompany and transfer pricing billings throughout the WCA region.

• Support the implementation of transfer pricing policies and documentation requirements.

• Work closely with the Senior Tax Manager (Strategy) and Head of Tax on broader strategic tax initiatives.

• Advise on tax aspects of new market entry, operational structuring, and cross-border business activities.

• Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing tax efficiency and optimizing the Group’s operating model.

• Collaborate closely with finance, legal, sales, and operations teams on tax-related matters.

• Assist commercial and operational teams in understanding the tax implications of business activities.

• Coordinate with external tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions.

• Help strengthen tax governance, controls, and internal processes throughout the Group.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-country tax compliance across West and Central Africa.

• Strong understanding of both Anglophone and Francophone tax environments, specifically in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, and DRC.

• Practical experience managing tax audits, disputes, and interactions with revenue authorities in English and French-speaking jurisdictions.

• Familiarity with IFRS and OHADA accounting and reporting regulations.

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

• A professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.

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

• Strong technical understanding of direct and indirect taxes across WCA jurisdictions.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to draft and review tax correspondence, documentation, and reports professionally in both English and French.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously across diverse markets.

• Cross-cultural agility and effectiveness in various business environments.

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

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

• Full professional proficiency in both English and French.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contribute to improving financial access in Africa.

• Be part of a remarkable team that shapes the company’s culture into a great place to work.

• Join 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 per year (including public holidays) and more.