Tax Manager
Core
Senior tax role responsible for group-wide tax compliance, reporting, risk management, and strategic advisory across African, UK, and European markets.
Role type
Senior Tax Manager (IC)
Builds
Group tax processes, policies, planning initiatives, and scalable tax operations.
Domain
Fintech, International Tax, Cross-border
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Group tax process design, Tax advisory and planning, Transfer pricing management, Audit leadership, VAT and indirect tax expertise, Financial close support, External adviser management, Tax risk management, IFRS and tax compliance, Tax return preparation
Preferred skills
African market experience, Multinational/cross-border organization experience, Fintech environment experience
Technologies
Tax software, Financial systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and implement group tax processes, policies, and planning initiatives aligned with business priorities. Lead tax advisory and planning projects, translating complex technical findings into practical recommendations. Advise on tax implications related to business decisions, transactions, new products, entities, and market launches. Manage external tax advisers, reviewing deliverables for quality, scope, timelines, and budget. Review income tax and other tax reconciliations, advise on adjustments, and support monthly financial close activities. Ensure tax positions are aligned with applicable accounting standards and tax legislation, and assess their impact on financial reporting. Oversee timely VAT payments and refunds while driving tax automation and continuous improvement. Oversee tax compliance and reporting across Africa, the United Kingdom, and Europe, including corporate tax, payroll taxes, VAT, GST, and SDL. Review tax returns, calculations, working papers, filing packs, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness. Coordinate transfer pricing master and local files, supporting documentation, returns, and external adviser engagements. Manage the group tax risk register, tax controls, remediation activities, and identification of potential exposures. Lead tax audits by coordinating information requests, advisers, dispute strategies, and recommended resolutions. Set objectives, prioritise workloads, coach team members, and build tax capability across the function.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
