Manager Tax: De Beers at De Beers Group

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Lead the execution of Group Tax KPIs and global tax initiatives locally, ensuring alignment with the Group’s international tax strategy and business objectives.
• Champion the implementation of the Tax Governance Framework to proactively manage tax risks and safeguard value across the business.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture that supports professional growth and connects tax strategy with broader business outcomes.

Business Partnering

• Embed Group Tax within the local business by influencing decision-making forums and ensuring tax is considered early in strategic planning and major transactions.
• Lead the provision of proactive, high-quality tax advice aligned with the Group’s Tax Strategy and Governance Framework to create sustainable value.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including tax authorities, to support cooperative compliance and enhance the Group’s reputation.

Governance & Risk Management

• Oversee the implementation of the Tax Strategy and Governance Framework, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of tax risks across all local operations.
• Provide high-quality, commercially aligned tax advice on business transactions, audits, and policy matters, ensuring compliance and value protection.
• Set direction for managing the tax aspects of reporting, including statutory reporting.
• Set direction for managing the tax compliance for the country/region, including developing and maintaining relationships with tax authorities.
• Monitor legislative changes and global tax developments, advising the business on implications and ensuring timely adaptation of policies and procedures.

Financial

• Develop, monitor, and manage the tax function’s budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Deliver value through efficient use of external advisors, ensuring cost-effectiveness and strategic alignment.
• Proactively seek and implement opportunities for improved cost management within the tax function.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant or relevant legal/accounting qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Tax would be advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of international tax principles, transfer pricing, tax risk, and governance.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 – 10 years' experience in a similar role.
• Prior experience in mining would be advantageous.
• Experience with tax accounting and reporting.

Skills/Competencies:

• Expert-level understanding of tax law, compliance, and advisory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a team.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach.

Closing Date:

• 15 July, 2025