Zone Tax Transformation Manager at The South African Breweries (SAB)

End Date: March 4, 2026

What You’ll Own

Implementation of the Tax Operating Model

• Adapt and deploy blueprint to Zone realities in collaboration with Global Transformation and Zone Tax leadership
• Embed governance, clear RACIs, KPIs, internal controls and SLAs.
• Ensure strong adoption of global standards across local markets and shared services.

Process Excellence & Automation

• Conduct gap analyses to identify efficiency and control improvements.
• Drive automation and process redesign aligned to the global data strategy.
• Partner with Global Transformation to prioritize and implement best-in-class solutions.

Operational Excellence

• Implement and monitor SLAs with Operations and Back Office teams.
• Ensure pillar-specific KPIs align with global standards.

Digital Innovation & Technology

• Support deployment and adoption of global tax technology platforms.
• Act as key liaison between Zone Tax, Global Transformation and Global Tech Finance.
• Drive digital enablement and automation across tax processes.

Data Strategy & Governance

• Improve tax data quality, accessibility, and reliability.
• Support robust data storage and governance frameworks

Change Leadership

• Lead Zone-level change management plans.
• Ensure smooth transitions during changes.
• Drive adoption and capability building across teams.

How will we measure success?

• High-quality, accessible tax data across all pillars
• % ZBB cost savings delivered
• % reduction in hours through automation
• % processes standardized / centralized
• Strength of internal controls and policy adherence

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Degree in Finance, Business, Technology, Engineering or related field
• 2+ years in transformation, process excellence, or tax technology at global scale
• Proven track record leading large-scale change initiatives
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in multinational, matrixed environments
• Demonstrated success driving operational excellence

Preferred

• MBA or Master’s degree
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma or similar certification
• Experience with tax technology platforms & data strategy