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Head of Tax

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: NFR005451/KM

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Are you a tax expert with a deep understanding of African tax landscapes and a flair for navigating complex regulatory requirements? We're looking for a Head of Tax Operations to lead tax strategy across our clients Africa operations. In this influential role, you'll ensure compliance, drive advisory insights, and play a key part in liaising with tax authorities, impacting the organization and industry at large.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Reporting Leadership:
- Take ownership of all tax compliance and reporting for South Africa and African Regional Operations (ARO), covering IT3s, dividends withholding tax (DWT), withholding tax on interest (WTI), FATCA, and CRS.
- Ensure full compliance, accuracy, and timeliness, resolving any issues and maintaining strong relationships with SARS.
Strategic Tax Advisory:
- Provide corporate and international tax advice to senior leaders and divisions, offering guidance on reportable products and aligning tax strategies across the Africa region.
- Stay ahead of evolving regulations and update stakeholders on potential impacts.
Stakeholder Engagement & Training:
- Serve as the tax liaison with SARS and industry bodies, attending workshops and representing the organization on policy matters.
- Deliver in-depth training and support to in-country teams, empowering them to achieve best-in-class compliance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Commerce Degree (post-graduate preferred).
10+ years in Financial Services with a focus on African tax, CGT, withholding taxes, CRS, and FATCA.
Skilled at building relationships, working independently, and driving tax strategy across multi-jurisdictional teams.

Why You Should Join Them:
This is more than just a tax role — it’s a unique chance to shape tax strategy in Africa, influence policy, and be a trusted advisor to both business units and regulatory bodies. If you’re ready to make a significant impact across borders, we’d love to hear from you.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.