A multinational payments firm operating across Africa is currently seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to join their expanding team at their Cape Town offices.
Joining a dynamic Finance Department, as the Indirect Tax Manager , you will play a pivotal role in ensuring tax compliance, with a particular focus on indirect taxes and delivering tax reporting requirements. This will include effective tax risk management within an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.
The Indirect Tax Manager role requires an innovative and forward-thinking individual who has a strong ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing expert advice on tax-related matters.
Key qualifications and experience required for the Indirect Tax Manager:
- Postgraduate Qualification in Accounting or Tax
- Registered as a Professional Tax Practitioner or Certification in VAT is preferred
- 5 years’ experience in a tax role with essential experience in VAT and indirect taxes
- Proven leadership experience
- Strong track record in managing tax projects, audits, and providing tax advice
- Proficiency in Corporate Tax and VAT legislation including VAT apportionment
- Knowledge of global tax regulations with focus on Africa, accounting standards (IFRS) and compliance requirements
Key duties of the Indirect Tax Manager:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of global tax processes and policies
- Provide guidance on the tax implications of business decisions and transactions
- Manage various tax projects aimed at optimising our tax position, mitigating risks, and enhancing tax efficiency
- Undertake VAT and other tax reconciliations, advising on adjustments and financial impact
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and tax regulations
- Prepare, review and coordinate VAT returns, and other VAT-related reports across multiple jurisdictions
- Identify potential areas of tax risk and implement mitigation strategies
- Supervise and mentor junior tax team members
Key personal skills:
- Effective communication and engagement with stakeholders at all levels
- Collaborative team player
- Strong leadership abilities
- Driven, ambitious and business-savvy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Time management, goal setting and value creation focus
- Strong analytical skills, initiative and resilience
If you are a dynamic and driven tax professional looking to be part of a “best in class” finance function and at the heart of a hugely impressive business, then please get in touch for a discussion about this role.
About the job:
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Focus: Finance & Accounting
Workplace Type: On-site
Location: Cape Town
Job Reference: RSEAST-F4567093
Date posted: 18 September 2024
Consultant: Tiegan Stevens
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