Associate Product Manager, International Tax

Xceptor; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Xceptor in Cape Town is seeking an Associate Product Manager, International Tax to help shape tax product experiences across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll define requirements, support research, and collaborate with Tax, Finance, Legal, and Engineering teams to deliver compliant, scalable solutions.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in product management, strong analytical skills, and a passion for tax technology and financial systems.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in Product Management or a related role.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Curious and eager to learn about new technologies and approaches.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams.]

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the Tax product roadmap.
• Assist with user research and translate insights into product features.
• Gather and document product requirements from stakeholders.
• Create user stories, acceptance criteria, and BRD.
• Assist backlog prioritisation, sprint planning, and product launches.
• Define and improve tax calculation, reporting, and compliance capabilities.
• Coordinate requirements across jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with Tax, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Ops, and Engineering.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Curiosity & learning

Organisational skills

Job description

About Xceptor

Data is at the heart of everything we do: Xceptor has been designed around data manipulation in its broadest sense. We source data from wherever it flows. We curate, normalise, validate, repair, and enrich that data so it reaches its destination in a reliable and consistent format. Data coming out of Xceptor is data our clients can trust. We are recognised as an expert in the Financial Services vertical, which strongly aligns with Business Users in Middle and Back‑Office teams. We enable these users to solve their data challenges by themselves, rather than through a technology‑led project.

Our mission

we empower business users within financial institutions to build automated processes that deliver trusted data.

Our values

• Client Centric; we prioritise our Clients’ experience and needs.


• One Team; we actively support one another to achieve our goals.


• Impactful; we focus, we innovate, we make every minute matter.

Your Role

We are looking for an Associate Product Manager, International Tax to support the development of tax products and capabilities that enable the business to operate compliantly and efficiently across multiple jurisdictions. The role is responsible for helping define, deliver, and optimise tax‑related product experiences, including tax calculation, determination, reporting, invoicing, compliance, and regulatory change management. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a passion for solving complex business problems, and an interest in tax technology, financial systems, and regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Product Management

• Support the development and execution of the Tax product roadmap.


• Support user research testing (product usability), working with research and product to translate insights into product features and functionality.


• Gather, analyse, and document product requirements from internal and external stakeholders.


• Create user stories, acceptance criteria, and business requirements documentation.


• Assist with backlog prioritisation and sprint planning activities.


• Support product launches, releases, and post‑launch monitoring.

Tax Product Development

• Help define and improve tax calculation, determination, reporting, and compliance capabilities.


• Support the implementation of tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks.


• Work with tax experts to understand changing legislation and translate requirements into product features.


• Assist in defining business rules for indirect taxes such as VAT, GST, sales tax, and withholding tax where applicable.


• Support the design of tax‑related workflows, controls, and reporting capabilities.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Tax, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Engineering teams to align on priorities.


• Facilitate discussions to understand business needs and identify opportunities for product improvements.


• Communicate product updates, risks, and delivery milestones effectively.

Data & Analysis

• Analyse product usage, tax data, and customer feedback to identify enhancements.


• Support testing and validation of tax calculations and reporting outputs.


• Monitor product performance and compliance‑related metrics.


• Assist in root cause analysis and issue resolution for tax‑related defects or incidents.

Who we’re looking for

• 1–3 years’ experience in Product Management or a related role


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities


• Is naturally curious and constantly learning about new technologies, tools, and approaches


• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail


• Ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams


• Thrives in a fast‑paced, ambitious, and collaborative environment


• Demonstrated interest in technology, software products, and product management

Diversity & Inclusion at Xceptor

We believe great ideas come from everywhere — and that the best teams are made up of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. At Xceptor, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be themselves. We know that not everyone ticks every single box in a job description — and that’s okay. If you’re excited about this role and think you could make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Your unique skills and experiences might be just what we need, even if you don’t meet every requirement. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background.

Hybrid at Xceptor

We love the buzz of the office and the flexibility of home—so at Xceptor, you get the best of both. Our people spend 2-3 days per week in the office collaborating, brainstorming, and connecting in person. The rest is up to you. It’s all about great teamwork, balanced with the freedom to work your way.

Please note

• Xceptor works with clients in financial services and our offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of background checks, which includes criminal record checks, and credit reference checks.


• If you have any employment gaps exceeding three months within the last six years, we will request additional information and evidence to clarify those periods.