South Africa: Group Tax Manager posted by HR-Simplified Ltd

About the Role

The Group Tax Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the Group’s tax strategy, compliance activities and tax‑related risk management across South Africa and all foreign jurisdictions in which the Group operates. This role requires strong technical knowledge of South African tax legislation and international tax principles, as well as experience with SARS eFiling, SARS audits, cross-border tax considerations and multinational tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic tax advice on corporate income tax, with working knowledge of international tax law, transfer pricing, VAT, individual tax and customs.
• Develop and operationalise the Group tax strategy aligned to business growth, capital structure and cash tax optimisation.
• Evaluate and implement strategic tax structuring for new markets, group reorganisations, IP/financing structures and M&A (pre- and post-deal).
• Own the Group’s Pillar Two readiness (scope, data, modelling, safe harbours, compliance approach) and advise Exco on impacts, effective tax rate (ETR) volatility, and disclosures.
• Lead forecasting for ETR, cash taxes and tax balance sheet planning in partnership with Divisional heads and Group Finance.
• Oversee, in conjunction with the various accounting teams, the entities corporate income tax returns, provisional tax, VAT, PAYE/EMP201/501 and withholding taxes and ensure accurate SARS eFiling processes and reconciliations.
• Coordinate timely filings across all jurisdictions with local finance/advisors, including CIT, VAT/GST/STT, payroll taxes, withholding taxes and local incentives/credits.
• Maintain a central compliance calendar and status dashboard to drive timeous and accurate submissions.
• Own the Group TP policy, documentation and governance including Master File, Local Files, and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting (where applicable).
• Monitor intercompany pricing models (services, distribution, manufacturing, financing, IP) and ensure operational alignment with legal agreements and ERP execution.
• Manage TP risk assessments, benchmarking, and defendability.
• Own the Group tax accounting policies, processes, and controls for monthly close and year-end.
• Review current and deferred tax computations, manage uncertain tax positions, reconciliations, tax packs and audit support.
• Prepare tax note disclosures and management commentary.
• Maintain the Group tax risk register, appetite statement, and control framework.
• Lead tax audits, enquiries and disputes with SARS and foreign authorities.
• Ensure adherence to South African exchange control regulations (SARB) for cross-border flows and intercompany arrangements.

Requirements

• CA(SA) or CTA with MCom (Taxation) / HDip Tax (or equivalent)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a tax role within a corporate tax department or tax advisory environment
• Solid technical knowledge of South African tax legislation
• Working knowledge of international tax principles
• Experience with SARS eFiling, SARS audits, cross-border tax considerations and multinational tax compliance

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or CTA with MCom (Taxation) / HDip Tax (or equivalent)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary details not specified in the original job description.