Head of Tax

OutsideCapital; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier financial services firm in South Africa is seeking a Head of Tax to lead tax compliance and optimize the tax strategy. This pivotal role reports to the CFO and requires strong leadership and expertise in tax governance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, mentoring a developing team and influencing strategic decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to drive material change and enhance financial integrity within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tax compliance and governance within financial services.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Ability to optimize tax positions and implement risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on tax and statutory reporting obligations.
• Enhance tax compliance and optimize the overall tax strategy.
• Mentor and develop the tax team.

Skills

Leadership

Tax compliance and reporting

Risk management

Team mentoring

Job description

Role

Head of Tax

Client Summary

Our client is a dynamic and established entity within the highly regulated financial services sector. They are undergoing a period of significant strategic evolution, and are committed to strengthening their core governance and compliance frameworks. This is an exciting time to join, offering the opportunity to shape the future direction of their financial integrity and tax optimisation strategy under direct executive leadership.

Job Description

This is a pivotal, high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, designed for an experienced tax and reporting specialist ready to take full ownership of the function. You will be the definitive expert, providing strategic leadership and robust governance across all tax and statutory reporting obligations for the Bank and the wider Group structure.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, can "hit the ground running," and possesses the gravitas to build confidence with executive management, auditors, and regulatory bodies (including SARS). You will not just maintain compliance; you will actively optimize the tax position, ensure rigorous risk controls are in place, and mentor a developing team. This role offers a direct line of sight to strategic decision-making, making it a career-defining opportunity to drive material change in a critical area.