Job Description
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. The role includes responsibility for the Group’s tax framework, covering corporate income tax, indirect taxes, transfer pricing and readiness for Pillar Two requirements.
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.
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
None specified
Salary & Benefits
Not mentioned in the original job description
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When it comes to salary expectations for Accounting and Finance roles in South Africa, it’s common for entry-level positions to start within the R300 000 – R500 000 per annum bracket. As one gains experience, salaries can increase to R800 000 – R1 200 000 or more, depending on factors such as company size, industry sector, and individual performance. However, it’s essential to note that these are broad ranges and actual salaries may vary significantly.
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