Regional Tax Specialist

Allied Talent Partners; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Regional Tax Specialist to enhance tax compliance and support operational efficiency. The role demands managing tax disputes, offering guidance for tax reporting, and collaborating with local finance teams. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in tax roles, preferably within African markets, and be fluent in French and English. This remote position offers an initial contract of 3-6 months with possible extensions based on performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a dedicated tax role focused on compliance, disputes, and pricing.
• Degree in accounting with a focus on taxation; postgraduate qualifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international tax laws and autonomy in issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for quarterly tax reporting and deferred tax calculations.
• Assist country teams with tax audits and develop tax exposure registers.
• Develop transfer pricing documentation for various jurisdictions.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Tax Disputes

Transfer Pricing

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle BI

TaxBack

Job description

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Allied Talent Partners is a talent marketplace, connecting experienced professionals with climate-related projects and businesses in Africa.

High-Level Overview

Client: The client is a multinational energy company operating across Africa, focused on the distribution and marketing of fuels and lubricants.

With a presence in 28 countries, the company manages a large retail network and partners with major global brands to deliver high-quality energy solutions across the continent.

Project

The organization seeks to enhance tax compliance and efficiency, ensuring robust tax governance, timely reporting, and proactive management of tax risks. They are looking for an experienced Tax Specialist to support clearing a backlog of tax matters.

The role involves acting as a business partner to local finance teams, guiding quarterly tax reporting, managing tax disputes, and developing local transfer pricing documentation.

The specialist will collaborate with internal teams, external advisors, and government tax authorities to ensure compliance, tax planning, and issue resolution.

This is a remote role requiring fluency in French and English, with preference for candidates based in one of the client's operating countries, including Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Morocco, Mayotte, Namibia, Rwanda, Reunion, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, UAE, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Netherlands, and the UK.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support for quarterly tax reporting, including deferred tax calculations
• Assist country teams with tax audits and disputes, including developing tax exposure registers
• Develop and finalize transfer pricing documentation for multiple jurisdictions
• Maintain detailed tax registers for uncertain tax positions
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to optimize compliance and efficiency
• Coach local finance teams on tax best practices and regulatory updates
• Deliver timely, accurate, and complete tax submissions

Requirements

• 5+ years in a dedicated tax role with expertise in deferred tax, tax disputes, and transfer pricing
• Experience in African or emerging markets is preferred
• Degree in accounting with a focus on taxation; postgraduate qualifications are a plus
• Strong knowledge of international tax laws and compliance systems
• Familiarity with tax tools like TaxBack, SAP, Oracle BI, or similar ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in French and English
• Autonomous with strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve complex issues independently
• Effective communication skills in both languages

Location and Terms

Remote position, preferably for candidates in the listed countries. The initial contract is 3-6 months, with potential extension. Start date: ASAP.