Group Tax Manager

You should have 5-10 years of relevant tax planning and compliance experience at the senior management level, including 5+ years of international corporate tax experience across various African countries. As the ideal candidate, you will be a team player who effectively manages the tax team to achieve higher performance levels. Your responsibilities will include creating and implementing tax plans, collaborating with the accounting and leadership teams to identify process improvement opportunities, and potential areas of risk. Your role will require extensive knowledge of individual and corporate tax, as well as international good practices in tax administration. You should be adept at developing and implementing comprehensive compliance management programs, possessing a strong understanding of tax codes, compliance, and procedures for corporations. Additionally, you must have experience in various tax operations and the ability to drive process improvements. Strong oral and written communication skills, along with excellent presentational skills, are essential for this position. You should also demonstrate flexibility in problem-solving and addressing changing priorities. Utilizing project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks, as well as those of other tax team members, will be crucial. You should be able to work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders, effectively communicating the benefits of tax initiatives. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary for working as part of a multigeographic team. Minimum qualifications for this role include a CA or Masters in Taxation, along with verifiable practical experience in a tax environment and a Certification in CoTE Professionals. In terms of technical competencies and professional behavior, you should act with integrity, analyze issues systematically, demonstrate a strong work commitment, and exhibit personal adaptability to work challenges. If in a leadership role, you should promote teamwork, coach and develop others, delegate and control tasks effectively, and structure and staff your teams appropriately. Regarding organizational competencies, you should be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, make quick business decisions, adapt to changing situations, grasp new concepts and technologies rapidly, work well in a culturally diverse environment, and possess qualities such as honesty, integrity, passion for work, and compassion.,