Emea Tax Manager

Trafigura; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious and dynamic individual is sought for a Regional Tax Manager role within a forward-thinking company. This greenfield position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality tax support across the EMEA region, collaborating closely with the Head of Tax to establish an efficient tax function. The role encompasses managing tax compliance, developing reporting tools, and advising on tax structuring, all while fostering relationships with internal teams and external advisors. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to navigate complex tax environments. This is a unique chance to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of work experience in tax, preferably in-house.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate tax rules and applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional tax positions and ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement tax reporting tools and documentation.
• Advise management on tax structuring and implications.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Tax Accounting

Risk Assessment

Transfer Pricing

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration

Education

University degree in tax law

Fiscal Economics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Main Purpose:

ITG is recruiting an ambitious and dynamic Regional Tax Manager to deliver a high-quality tax support to all parts of Impala in the EMEA Region. This is a greenfield role which support the Impala - Head of Tax in Geneva to build a lean and efficient tax function for the group.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

General duties and responsibilities

• Management and monitoring of the regional tax (direct and indirect) positions including tax accounting, compliance, year-end audit supported by ITG Shared Services in Montevideo and Johannesburg;
• Ensure tax accrual process for the region both for corporate and transactional tax is maintained accurately by ITG Shared Services in Montevideo and Johannesburg;
• Risk assessment and control of all applicable taxes including tax provisioning;
• Develop, implement and maintain TP documentation & compliance for the Group (including global management fee model);
• Develop, implement and maintain tax reporting tools (e.g. BEPS Pillar 2 and CBCR Reporting);
• Manage tax audits and tax litigation, including negotiations with local tax authorities;
• Ensure effective use of external advisers - in terms of quality and cost;
• Advise management and local controllers & commercial team on tax structuring issues;
• Advise management, controllers and treasury team on tax implication of inter group funding models.

General education and experience

• 6-8 years of work experience in tax (Top Accounting or Law Firm); in-house experience in tax function is considered as an advantage;
• Training and/or experience in taxes in multiple jurisdictions (highly preferable).
• Training and/or experience in Transfer Pricing (preferable).
• In-depth knowledge and experience in domestic and international corporate tax rules and practical applications;
• Hands-on personality with energy, drive and entrepreneurial spirit;
• Standout colleague, with an open non-political style understanding the importance of personal integrity;
• Strive for simplification and clarity, able to provide pragmatic solutions, value-adding activities and mentorship to non-tax professionals;
• Show dedication and resilience, follow through and pay attention to details;
• Skilled in establishing and developing collaboration with internal and external partners;
• Strong Communication (verbal and written skills, fluent in business English);
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel and power point;
• University degree in tax law or fiscal economics.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Reports to: Impala – Head of Tax

Key relationships (internally):

• Tax team & Controllers
• SSC
• CoSec & Legal team

Key relationships (externally):

Advisors & Tax Authorities