Senior Manager : Tax Compliance And Reporting

Senior Manager: Tax Compliance and Reporting

Fintech is entering a new phase where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success.

We at MTN believe this is a game changer in terms of our business strategy.

We are looking for an incumbent to join us as we build a successful business together. As part of your role as Senior Manager: Tax Compliance and Reporting, you will be responsible for ensuring optimal tax benefits for Group Fintech by applying sound tax management planning and principles within global and national legislative guidelines.

This role contributes to the Tax Strategy, Implementation, Compliance, and Optimization with Group Fintech and its subsidiaries. You will be responsible for localizing the tax compliance framework for Opcos and ensuring reporting alignment across the Group and Opcos. Additionally, you will oversee Group Tax internal controls and audits, including internal and external tax reviews and statutory audits.

You will manage Group Tax Governance, Risk Management, ETR Monitoring, and Reporting to meet internal, external, and transparency requirements. Your responsibilities will also include Tax Operations and Compliance activities such as Filing, Payment, Return, and Query Handling. You will manage all tax compliance for Group Finco and provide key inputs to the General Manager: Tax.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Chartered Accountant (SA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or an equivalent postgraduate degree in Finance, Tax, or related fields (preferred).
• 8-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Fintech or Financial Services sectors.
• 3-5 years of managerial experience in the Tax domain.
• Technical expertise in Tax compliance, Reporting, Corporate Taxation, Litigations, Disputes, and Negotiations.
• Tax operations experience, especially in a multi-country environment.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, self-driven attitude, and ability to motivate others.
• Experience working across diverse cultures and geographies.

Preferred additional experience includes multi-country operations oversight and Pan Africa and Middle East multicultural exposure. Candidates ready to lead and drive change with us are encouraged to apply.

Apply now! Closing date: 17 April.

Late applications will not be accepted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries: Financial Services, Banking, and Telecommunications