Tax Operations Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Tax Operations Manager to join our finance team in South Africa. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of tax transactions, managing tax compliance, and maintaining a high level of tax knowledge and expertise. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and strategic thinker to make a real impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for tax and a strong track record of delivering results, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

The Tax Operations Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing and supervising the tax team to ensure efficient and accurate processing of tax transactions.
• Developing and maintaining a high level of tax knowledge and expertise to stay up-to-date with changing tax laws and regulations.
• Preparing and reviewing tax returns and ensuring compliance with tax legislation.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Identifying and mitigating tax risks and developing strategies to minimize tax exposure.
• Providing tax consulting and advisory services to senior management and other stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need to have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Professional certification such as CA(SA) or CTA.
• Strong technical knowledge of tax laws and regulations in South Africa.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Key Skills and Attributes

In addition to the minimum requirements, we are looking for a candidate with:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for tax and a willingness to stay up-to-date with changing tax laws and regulations.

Working Environment and Conditions

You will be expected to be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Duties

Your duties will include:

• Managing and supervising the tax team to ensure efficient and accurate processing of tax transactions.
• Preparing and reviewing tax returns and ensuring compliance with tax legislation.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Identifying and mitigating tax risks and developing strategies to minimize tax exposure.
• Providing tax consulting and advisory services to senior management and other stakeholders.

Benefits

Benefits of working with us include:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• The opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team.
• A generous bonus structure.