Group Tax Compliance Manager (Contract)

SUMMARY:
Be the driving force behind group tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. From historic return submissions to audits, voluntary disclosures, refunds, and transfer pricing, you’ll own complex projects end‑to‑end and keep leadership aligned with crisp, status‑led reporting. With in‑country support, you’ll strengthen tax accounting, tighten controls, and deliver measurable improvements in risk and reliability.

POSITION INFO:

Tax Compliance Backlog: submit or amend historical income tax returns across six jurisdictions, resolve tax authority queries, manage audits end‑to‑end
Tax Projects: pursue refunds; prepare and submit voluntary disclosures lead audit responses, review tax opinions, health checks, and external audit reports
Transfer Pricing: roll out TP documentation, contribute to TP assessments, obtain WHT DTA rate approvals, review agreements for tax risk
Consultant Management: direct and quality‑check in‑country tax consultants, assess risk in reports, align with finance and group tax on actions and improvements
Tax Accounting: calculate income and deferred tax for accruals and provisionals, ensure accuracy of tax accounts in the trial balance
Tracking & Visibility: maintain group tracking schedules, prepare status reports for management and shareholders, keep Jira items current daily
Advisory & Continuous Improvement, support finance on reconciliations and ad hoc queries, monitor regulatory changes and advise on impacts, drive process enhancements

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5+ years post‑articles in tax (multinational group or accounting/tax practice)
Comfortable with large corporate returns and cross‑border principles and appreciation of dispute resolution processes
Strong project management and ownership mindset
Must be able to work independently and report progress in real time
Advanced MS Excel, excellent numerical analysis and attention to detail
Resilient, deadline‑driven, and effective under pressure with clear communication across all seniority levels
Team‑oriented: balances individual accountability with collaboration, maintains confidentiality and high professional standards

Qualification:
BCom AND Postgraduate Tax qualification
Completed articles
Professional designation: SAIPA, AGA(SA), CA(SA) OR equivalent

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.


Contact Joshua Lawrence on , quoting the Ref: CTF022366.

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