Senior Tax Analyst

Mukuru; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading FinTech innovator as a Senior Tax Specialist, driving tax excellence across multiple jurisdictions in Africa, the UK, and Europe. Your role will involve implementing tax strategies, ensuring compliance, and managing tax risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams. If you're ready to take on this challenge and contribute to financial inclusivity, we want you on our team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a senior tax role in a multinational environment.
• Strong background in Corporate Income Tax and VAT.
• Experience managing audits and leading cross-border tax projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of global tax processes and best practices.
• Prepare and review reconciliations for income tax and VAT.
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting or Tax

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Registered Tax Practitioner

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Job description

Drive tax excellence at one of Africa’s leading FinTech innovators.

At Mukuru, we’re on a mission to make financial services accessible and affordable for emerging markets. As we expand across borders, our tax environment grows in complexity—and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Tax Specialist to lead and manage our tax function across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance, driving strategy, and minimising risk.

This is more than just tax reporting. You’ll influence strategic decisions, lead cross-border tax projects, and ensure Mukuru’s continued compliance and success across Africa, the UK, and Europe.

Responsibilities

Tax Processes, Planning & Projects

• Drive the implementation of global tax processes and best practices across the group.

• Provide strategic tax advice for business decisions, projects, and transactions.

• Lead and manage tax projects that improve efficiency, reduce exposure, and support expansion.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, and Compliance to embed tax thinking into business operations.

• Review external billing to ensure scope alignment and cost accuracy.

Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and review reconciliations (Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax), supporting monthly closes.

• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate tax accounting under IFRS.

• Coordinate with external auditors and manage tax reporting positions.

• Support tax automation initiatives and system improvements.

Tax Compliance & Filings

• Prepare and/or review direct and indirect tax returns across group entities.

• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, including transfer pricing (master/local files) and country-by-country reports.

• Manage tax registrations for new legal entities.

• Oversee preparation of tax provisions and ensure timely payments and refunds.

Tax Risk Management & Audits

• Conduct tax due diligence and risk reviews to identify and mitigate exposures.

• Lead tax audits, responding to authority requests and ensuring proper documentation.

• Design and implement internal controls for accurate reporting and compliance.

Knowledge Sharing & Leadership

• Mentor junior tax team members and support their growth.

• Deliver training and awareness sessions on tax-related topics to internal stakeholders.

• Stay current with global tax developments and update the business on key changes.

Requirements

Education:

• Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting or Tax – Essential

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Preferred

• Registered Tax Practitioner or professional certification – Advantageous

• International Tax or Transfer Pricing certifications – Desirable

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in a senior tax role in a multinational, financial, fintech, or Big 4 environment.

• Strong background in Corporate Income Tax, VAT, and international tax compliance.

• 3+ years of Transfer Pricing and global tax documentation experience.

• Proven experience managing audits, leading tax projects, and working with cross-border teams.

• Previous team leadership or mentoring experience.

Competencies

• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking

• High level of professional expertise in tax

• Ability to manage complex tasks under tight timelines

• Effective interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

• Initiative-driven and proactive problem-solving

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Networking and relationship-building capability

• Results-focused with strong execution abilities

Skills

• Deep knowledge of Corporate Tax and VAT legislation (including VAT apportionment)

• Solid understanding of global tax frameworks, particularly across Africa and Europe

• Proficiency in Transfer Pricing strategy and documentation

• Experience with tax software, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and financial systems

• Ability to interpret and apply IFRS and compliance standards

• Strong leadership, project management, and mentoring skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and analytical acumen

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS