Tax Manager

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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. If you're looking for responsibility, exposure and growth in a business that moves fast and expects results, this role will stretch you; and reward you. Let's connect! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting: Financial Directors Chief Financial Officers Financial Managers Financial & Senior Accountants Cost & Management Accountants Financial Controllers 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: Monya Bolt 📧 Connect with me on LinkedIn!