International Tax Manager - Fourways at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications

• Matric or NQF Level 5
• Minimum B Comm (Hons)
• Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) or post graduate qualification in taxation will be advantageous 

Experience

• 10 years of international tax experience, preferably with a mix of Big 4 accounting firm and multinational company experience
• Proven expertise in African tax regimes, with a strong understanding of international tax laws and regulations
• In-depth experience in transfer pricing, Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) legislation, and cross-border tax planning
• Demonstrated ability to advise on M&A and corporate restructurings from a tax perspective
• Experience in managing tax compliance and risk mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring a team of tax professionals, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development
• Experience in drafting comprehensive reports and presenting tax matters clearly and concisely

Duties

Tax Risk Management

• Identify and proactively mitigate tax risks across all foreign operations
• Identify opportunities for new tax processes / efficiencies across the business
• Manage foreign revenue authority queries 

Tax compliance

• Oversee preparation annual CFC returns (for each foreign subsidiary) and supporting documentation for submission to SARS
• Monitor and review the Group’s international tax compliance across all jurisdictions, ensuring timely filing of tax returns and other obligations

Transfer Pricing 

• Oversee the preparation and review of the Group’s transfer pricing documentation (and Country-by-Country Reporting) and ensure compliance with local regulations in all relevant jurisdictions
• Lead the development and implementation of transfer pricing policies and best practices
• Provide ad-hoc transfer pricing advice to the business.
• Liaise with external advisors to resolve complex transfer pricing issues and defend transfer pricing positions during audits or inquiries
• Monitor ongoing related party transactions to identify and mitigate transfer pricing risk 

Financial Reporting

• Review the foreign tax (income tax and deferred tax) calculations, supporting schedules and financial statement disclosures of foreign subsidiaries for financial reporting purposes.
• Review the tax provisions and disclosures (in respect of uncertain tax positions) in the Group’s consolidated financial statements
• Review and analyze the Group’s tax rate recon and effective tax rate (ETR), and provide recommendations for optimization of tax positions across jurisdictions
• Provide input for the Group’s tax transparency report

Tax Planning and M&A

• Provide strategic tax advice on M&A transactions, including structuring, tax-efficient financing, and managing post-transaction integration from a tax perspective
• Contribute to tax due diligence process (for acquisitions and disposals), providing recommendations for mitigating tax liabilities

Tax Training & Mentorship

•  Mentor and train junior tax team members, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuous development of the team
•  Provide ad hoc tax training and guidance to other departments, including finance, legal, and operations teams, to enhance understanding of tax implications

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Regularly report on the Group’s international tax position, risks, and opportunities to senior management and the Audit Committee
• Build and maintain relationships with external tax advisors, legal counsel, and tax authorities across key jurisdictions
• Draft detailed reports on international tax matters, providing clear analysis and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders

Other

• International travel may be required on an ad hoc basis
• Keep up to date with changing tax laws and practices across relevant jurisdictions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
• Experience with managing external audits and audits with tax authorities
• Keep line manager appraised of all projects and status of deliverables