Tax Compliance Manager - Africa

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Tax Compliance Management

The Tax Compliance Manager ensures the organisation adheres to all applicable tax laws and regulations, including corporate, income, VAT/GST, and payroll taxes. Prepare and file accurate and timely tax returns, maintaining full compliance with deadlines and requirements. Manage audits, correspondence, and inquiries from tax authorities, addressing any issues efficiently.

Advisory Support

Supporting the Head of Tax, the manager provides tax guidance on strategic projects and complex initiatives, helping to shape tax-efficient solutions. This advisory role may involve research and analysis on specific tax issues, providing recommendations based on industry trends, and anticipating regulatory shifts. By delivering informed guidance, the manager contributes to the company’s overall tax strategy and helps ensure compliance on high-impact projects.

People Management

Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing guidance and ensuring high performance.

This role involves supporting the growth and development of team members, conducting regular check-ins, and providing mentorship. They foster a positive team environment, encourage skills development, and support team members in setting and achieving professional goals.

Audit and Review

The Manager will manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, acting as the main point of contact for external auditors and government representatives. This involves preparing comprehensive documentation, gathering and organizing financial data, and responding to inquiries promptly to support the company’s tax positions. In this capacity, the Tax Compliance Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that all practices are compliant with both local and international tax regulations, fostering a transparent and cooperative relationship with tax authorities.

Risk Management

Identifying and managing tax risks is a core responsibility of the role, as the Tax Compliance Manager continuously evaluates company practices to prevent and mitigate tax-related issues. This includes a detailed assessment of current processes and policies to ensure alignment with corporate compliance standards and industry regulations. The specialist proactively addresses potential risks and implements best practices to safeguard the company’s financial interests and reputation within its operating jurisdictions.

Tax Reporting

The Manager collaborates closely with accounting teams to ensure that all tax figures are accurately represented in financial reports, including calculations for deferred taxes, tax provisions, and disclosures. This requires a deep understanding of accounting standards, such as IFRS or GAAP, to ensure that all tax-related figures are reported in accordance with regulatory and financial reporting guidelines. By facilitating accurate tax reporting, the Tax Compliance Manager helps maintain transparency and integrity in financial statements.

Policy Development

In this role, the Tax Compliance Manager develops and maintains tax policies and compliance manuals, setting standards and guiding best practices across the organisation. This documentation ensures that all departments are well-informed of tax requirements and can refer to consistent policies when dealing with tax-related issues. By establishing clear guidelines, the specialist helps cultivate a compliant culture and supports efficient tax management throughout the company.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Tax Compliance Manager works closely with various departments, including finance, legal, and operations, to provide insight into tax implications for major business decisions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and international expansions. This cross-functional collaboration is vital to ensuring that tax considerations are factored into strategic projects, minimising risks and optimizing tax outcomes for the company. Through proactive communication, the specialist helps align business goals with tax compliance obligations.

Process Improvement

Streamline and automate tax processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in compliance and reporting. Implement best practices for record-keeping, documentation, and compliance tracking.
Evaluate and recommend tools and software to enhance the effectiveness of the tax compliance function.

Continuous Improvement

As tax legislation evolves, the Tax Compliance Manager monitors relevant changes and assesses the potential impact on the organization’s operations and tax liabilities. This involves staying current on new laws, analysing proposed regulations, and implementing necessary adjustments to maintain compliance. Through ongoing improvement efforts, the specialist ensures that the company’s tax practices remain up-to-date, reducing the likelihood of compliance risks and fostering adaptability to regulatory changes.

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

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