Tax Manager

SUMMARY:
Lead group-wide tax strategy, transfer pricing, and SARS dispute resolution for a premier gaming, sports betting, and entertainment giant, reporting directly to the Group Tax Manager.

POSITION INFO:
A rapidly growing, highly dynamic market leader within the multi-entity sports betting, gaming, and entertainment sector is seeking an analytically sharp, technically elite Tax Manager to join their central finance leadership structure. This position is custom-built for an accomplished tax specialist who excels at developing robust corporate tax governance models, mitigating cross-border tax risks, and managing complex regulatory engagements. Operating in direct partnership with executive leadership, you will hold total operational accountability for direct and indirect tax compliance (CIT, VAT, PAYE, and Excise levies), transfer pricing frameworks, and statutory dispute resolution. The corporate work environment is fast-paced, high-governance, and performance-driven, offering a high-impact platform to lead group-wide tax strategy and optimize overall tax positions. If you are a solutions-focused Tax Practitioner or CA(SA) with deep group-level experience and strong leadership capabilities, this market giant presents an exceptional career destination. Key Responsibilities: Tax Compliance & Statutory Governance: Direct and review full-suite tax compliance across group entities, approving computations and returns for Corporate Income Tax (CIT), VAT, PAYE, and specialized Excise duties under strict statutory deadlines. Tax Strategy & Risk Management: Formulate tax governance frameworks, conduct internal tax health audits, enforce internal risk mitigation policies, and identify opportunities to optimize the group's structural tax profile. SARS Dispute Resolution & Regulatory Engagement: Lead all engagements with revenue authorities, managing audits, formal objections, regulatory reviews, and Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) applications. International Tax & Transfer Pricing: Oversee global tax compliance, cross-border transactional structuring, Transfer Pricing documentation, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) submissions. Technical Advisory & Team Leadership: Provide expert technical tax guidance on corporate transactions, mentor and develop the internal tax team, and translate complex tax legislation changes into actionable business strategies. Job Experience and Skills Required: Formal Education: A completed BCom Honours or postgraduate qualification in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance; active status as a Registered Tax Practitioner. Professional Qualifications (Highly Advantageous): Qualification as a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) is strongly preferred; an MCom in Taxation is highly advantageous. Experience Track Record: Minimum of 7 to 8 years of solid, reference-backed tax experience operating within a large corporate group environment or specialized tax advisory space. Specialized Technical Competencies (Non-Negotiable): Advanced technical command of Corporate Tax, VAT, PAYE, and tax risk governance frameworks. Proven track record in leading SARS audits, objections, and formal dispute resolution procedures. Solid exposure to Transfer Pricing, CbCR documentation, and international cross-border tax considerations. Non-negotiables: Elite analytical and problem-solving abilities, high ethical standards, exceptional communication confidence to engage executive stakeholders, and strong team leadership capabilities. What is on offer (Why Apply): Secure a high-visibility strategic seat within a dominant gaming and entertainment multi-entity group. Broad operational responsibility spanning corporate tax, transfer pricing, SARS dispute leadership, and international tax structuring. A stable, high-accountability corporate environment that actively invests in leadership development and commercial excellence. Apply now! For more exciting vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: CA(SA) General Finance If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Mikayla Taylor Connect with me on LinkedIn!