Consultant - Corporate Tax.Group Finance

Mtn Uganda; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm is seeking a Consultant – Corporate Tax in Roodepoort, Gauteng. This role focuses on corporate tax compliance and reporting, requiring a minimum of 5 years in corporate tax, knowledge of South African laws, and experience with the South African Revenue Service. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. The position offers a hybrid work model at the MTN Head Office in Johannesburg, blending remote and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years corporate tax experience, preferably with Big 4 firms.
• Strong knowledge of South African corporate tax laws.
• Experience with external auditors and the South African Revenue Service.
• Expertise in tax compliance, audits, and advisory functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure corporate tax compliance and reporting for Head Office entities.
• Manage tax payments within statutory timelines.
• Provide tax input on business projects and transactions.
• Assist with tax audits and inquiries from authorities.

Skills

Conceptual Thinker

Problem Solver

Tax Compliance

Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance or related field

Postgraduate degree in Tax or Finance

Professional qualification in Tax

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle preferred)

Job description

Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa (Hybrid)

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Job Description

MTN's purpose is to enable the benefits of a modern connected life to everyone. The MTN Group Strategy is anchored in building the largest and most valuable platform business with a clear focus on Africa. This rests on a scalable connectivity and infrastructure business – mobile and fixed access networks in the consumer, enterprise and wholesale segments. Within the changing tax, financial, regulatory and governance environment the Consultant – Corporate Tax is responsible for ensuring successful delivery in the context of diversifying telco‑to‑techco landscape, constant dynamics and local challenges in the economic, regulatory and legal environments and evolving industry ecosystems, evolving tax landscape and the increased pressure from Revenue Authorities; Opcos are requesting greater expertise and support from the Group on complex tax matters. Various corporate tax planning and risk mitigation strategies for the organisation's head office companies. Achieving top quartile operating efficiency and effectiveness through scale and common policies and processes. Driving growth through business intelligence and standardisation to maximise business impact.

Organization Values: At MTN we believe that understanding our people's needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y'ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA. As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us! Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals. Our values dubbed, LIVE Y'ello, are the cornerstone of our culture. Lead with Care. Can‑do with Integrity. Collaborate with Agility. Serve with Respect. Act with Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Tax Compliance and Reporting: Work with the Tax Accountant for the preparation of the monthly current tax computations, deferred tax computations and effective tax rate for the Head Office entities on the Tax Reporting tool (TRCS). Prepare bi‑annual provisional tax returns, budget tax computations, quarterly tax computations, year‑end current tax computations and deferred tax computations.
• Controlling foreign companies (CFC) computations relevant to the Head Office entities and liaise with the Opcos for the foreign business establishment (FBE) analysis and application of section 9 D of the South African Income Tax Act.
• Work with the Finance teams to manage tax payments within statutory timelines and prepare quarterly tax risk registers for the Head Office entities.
• Support any corporate tax audits and/or enquiries for the Head Office entities, collaborate with the Risk team to address any tax risks that may emanate from corporate tax matters due to regulatory, political or other circumstances.
• Provide proactive tax input on business projects and requests; partner with finance, legal, and commercial teams to provide input to the tax implications of various transactions, support implementation of tax‑efficient structures, and review Group agreements and contracts to ensure compliance with policy and tax legislation.
• Tax Governance and Risk Management: Assist with the design and development of MTN framework, policies and procedures for tax risk assessments. Maintain tax governance documentation, process maps and internal controls. Assist with the development/maintenance of the tax risk management policies for the Opcos and the Group. Support internal and external audits and information requests from tax authorities and audits, investigate and resolve tax audit disputes and queries. Ensure effective and efficient tax reporting and contribute to the development of internal tax policies, ensuring alignment with group standards and regulatory expectations.
• Stakeholder and Advisor Management: Develop a culture of strong collaboration and effective team working. Liaise with external tax advisors, auditors and Revenue Authorities on corporate tax matters. Build strong working relationships with local and regional finance teams. Promote an 'MTN‑centric' and 'partnership approach' to develop strong relationships with other working groups. Provide training to the business units and the Opcos when required. Assist in the design and/or improvements of systems that are relevant to Tax. Assist the Senior Manager to develop and enhance tools and techniques for tax risk identification, measurement and monitoring.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Postgraduate degree in Tax, Finance and/or equivalent.
• Relevant professional qualification in Tax (advantageous).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years corporate tax experience, preferably with the Big 4 audit/advisory firms and/or in‑house.
• Strong knowledge of South African corporate tax laws.
• Experience working with external auditors and the South African Revenue Service in relation to corporate tax matters.
• Experience in tax risk assessment, tax audits, tax advisory and end‑to‑end tax compliance function.
• Experience in continuous improvement through implementation of best practices (Tax).
• Experience in effectively managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Working experience in a Group company environment.

Capabilities

• Conceptual Thinker, Problem Solver, Improvement Driver.
• Culture and Change Champion, Supportive People Manager, Relationship Manager.
• Results Achieve, Operationally Astute.
• South African and International Tax Laws.
• Tax Accounting and Tax Audits.
• Tax Planning, Reporting and Analytics.
• Expertise in corporate tax compliance, tax accounting and tax reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Proactive mindset, with the ability to identify and address potential tax risks early.
• Adaptable and eager to stay current with evolving global tax developments.

Behavioural Qualities

• Accountable, Adaptable, Agile, Communication, Inquisitive.

Job Info

• Job Identification ****
• Job Category MTN Level 3
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations MTN Head Office, Innovation Centre, Fairland, Johannesburg (Hybrid) #J-*****-Ljbffr