Operational Tax Manager at Robert Walters

• Our client, a global Alternative Asset Manager, is seeking an experienced Operational Tax Manager to join their team in Cape Town. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated operational tax team and play a pivotal role in implementing group-wide processes and procedures. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment, overseeing all aspects of reporting under the umbrella of operational tax.

What you'll do:

As an Operational Tax Manager, your role will be multifaceted.

• Lead the local operational tax team, supporting their development and providing technical guidance
• Ensure adherence to AEOI (FATCA and CRS) policies and procedures
• Oversee aspects of the annual investor reporting processes under FATCA/CRS
• Work with various third parties and business units to standardise the reporting processes
• Maintain the operational tax archives, including administrative duties related to the tax department’s activities
• Suggest improvements to current team processes
• Monitor wider compliance and reporting obligations, such as US withholding processes
• Support in dealing with ad-hoc projects

What you bring:

• The ideal candidate for this Operational Tax Manager position will bring a wealth of experience in tax reporting, particularly with a deep technical understanding of FATCA and CRS.
• Experience in tax reporting with a deep technical understanding of FATCA and CRS is curcial
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience managing a team
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong Office 365 (Word, Excel etc.) knowledge
• Desire to work in a small and dynamic environment
• Fluency in English