Tax Manager at Mukuru

• Mukuru is looking for a Tax Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of Group tax compliance and reporting, strengthen tax risk management, and support informed business decisions across multiple jurisdictions.
• In this role, you will manage operational tax matters while partnering with the Tax Director on material, unusual and strategic issues.

Why This Role Matters

• Your work will help protect the Group, improve reporting quality, enable responsible expansion, and build scalable tax processes for new products, entities and markets.
• You will have the opportunity to influence key decisions, improve the way we work, and contribute to a strong, future-ready tax function.

What You Will Lead

Tax Strategy, Planning and Projects

• Help develop and implement Group tax processes and policies that support business priorities.
• Lead tax planning and advisory projects, coordinate stakeholders, and translate technical findings into practical recommendations.
• Advise on the tax implications of business decisions, transactions, new products, entities and country launches.
• Manage tax projects focused on optimising the Group’s tax position, improving efficiency and mitigating risk.
• Manage external advisers and review deliverables to ensure they meet the agreed scope, quality and budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure tax decisions align with business objectives.

Tax Accounting and Reporting

• Review income tax and other tax reconciliations, advise on adjustments, and support monthly close activities.
• Ensure tax positions align with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Provide insight into the effect of tax matters on the Group’s financial statements.
• Partner with auditors, service providers and internal finance teams on tax calculations, reporting positions and audit readiness.
• Ensure the timely processing of VAT payments and refunds.
• Drive tax automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Multi-Jurisdictional Tax Compliance

• Oversee accurate and timely tax returns and reporting across Africa, the United Kingdom and Europe.
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant local and international tax legislation.
• Review tax returns, calculations and reports for quality, accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain high-quality working papers, filing packs, supporting evidence and audit-ready documentation.
• Coordinate responses to tax information and data requests.
• Oversee direct and indirect tax obligations, including company tax, payroll taxes, VAT, GST and SDL.
• Maintain accurate tax balances on the general ledger.
• Coordinate transfer pricing master and local files, supporting documentation, returns and external adviser engagement.
• Implement and coordinate transfer pricing processes in line with Mukuru’s transfer pricing policy.

Tax Risk, Audits and Controls

• Manage the Group tax risk register, tax controls and remediation tracking.
• Identify tax risks relating to existing operations, new products, entities and country launches.
• Recommend practical actions to reduce financial, regulatory and reputational exposure.
• Implement effective controls and processes to support accurate tax calculations, compliance and reporting.
• Lead tax audits by coordinating information requests, adviser input, dispute strategy and recommended resolutions.
• Work closely with legal and compliance teams to align tax practices with regulatory requirements.
• Escalate material exposures, uncertain tax positions and significant tax authority matters where required.

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Set objectives, prioritise workloads, coach team members and build tax capability within the team.
• Manage and support the performance of the Junior Tax Specialist and any other assigned direct or indirect reports.
• Provide clear tax guidance and training to colleagues across the business.
• Keep stakeholders informed about developments and changes in tax regulations.
• Explain complex tax concepts clearly to colleagues who may not have a tax background.
• Build strong working relationships with finance leadership, legal, compliance, external advisers and tax authorities.

What You Will Bring

Qualifications

• A postgraduate honours degree or postgraduate diploma in Accounting or Tax.
• A Chartered Accountant designation, professional tax qualification or MCom Tax.
• Registration as a tax practitioner or recognised professional tax certification.

Experience

• Between 7 and 10 years of experience in a tax role.
• Between 7 and 10 years of experience managing tax projects, tax audits and providing tax advice.
• At least 5 years of experience in VAT and indirect taxes.
• At least 5 years of experience supervising or leading a team.
• At least 5 years of experience in a multinational or cross-border organisation, accounting firm, financial institution or fintech environment.
• Experience working across African markets will be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of corporate tax and VAT legislation, including VAT apportionment.
• Strong knowledge of global tax regulations, with a focus on Africa.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and tax compliance requirements.
• Experience working with different types of tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of international tax and complex transfer pricing.
• Proficiency in tax software, financial systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to analyse complex tax matters and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• The ability to adapt to changing regulations and business environments.
• A proactive, accountable and solutions-focused approach.