Group Tax & Finance Manager – Fixed Term Contract

A leading global institution seeks a skilled, dynamic and commercially astute individual to join their team on an interim basis. You will lead all Group tax matters including corporate tax, international tax, VAT, withholding tax, including structuring, compliance and risk mitigation

The role requires an analytical, business-minded Tax Expert and Strategist to manage the tax affairs and the accounting implications of both direct and indirect taxes of the Group and its Divisions. This exciting opportunity is an end to end function from compliance to advising and remediating all tax issues, providing proactive solutions and maintaining and updating procedures and policies efficiently and timeously.

Must be able to start ASAP


You will need to meet the following requirements:
• Hons BCom Accounting
• Post Graduate studies in Tax (HDip Tax or Masters in Tax)
• Relevant professional qualification (CA (SA)/LLB is an advantage
• At least 6 - 8 years Tax experience (non negotiable)
• Financial Management experience highly desirable
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Advanced report writing skills

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Aligning tax strategy with business strategy and corporate structure
• Providing tax advice on company specific transactions, including reviewing relevant procurement and customer contracts where necessary
• Due diligence and structuring support for mergers and acquisitions
• Oversee and manage the tax compliance and risk function for the Group
• Ensure that all deadlines in respect to tax compliance are adhered to
• Review of deferred tax line items, current tax expenses/credits and withholding tax paid/payable and assist local accountants with tax reporting
• Review Income Tax, VAT and WHT returns and ensure compliance.




Location: Johannesburg East, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months