Tax Compliance Manager - Rest of Africa

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation. As our Tax Compliance Manager for Rest of Africa you’ll play a key part in delivering a world class Tax Compliance Manager function, getting hands-on with managing and delivering accurate, timely, and compliant tax filings and obligations for assigned South African entities, in accordance with applicable tax laws, accounting standards, and group policies. The role ensures that tax compliance processes are well controlled, consistently applied, and supported by reliable data and documentation, contributing to effective tax governance, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting integrity in a NYSE listed environment. Your drive and ideas will help us move faster, improve smarter, and stay ahead of the game.

• Review tax returns, filings, and declarations across relevant tax types: Corporate income tax, Gaming Taxes, Indirect taxes (VAT/GST, sales tax), Withholding taxes and payroll taxes (where applicable)
• Ensure filings are accurate, complete, and submitted within statutory deadlines
• Review timely and accurate tax payments and reconciliations
• Maintain and manage tax compliance calendars for assigned entities or jurisdictions
• Track deliverables and ensure accountability for timely completion
• Follow and apply standardised compliance processes and templates
• Collect financial and transactional data required for tax filings
• Perform data validation and reconciliations between: Tax returns, Financial statements and Accounting records
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances
• Liaise with local finance teams and external tax advisors
• Provide guidance on data requirements and compliance processes
• Ensure timely and accurate information flow for tax deliverables
• Assist the Tax Director with tax audits, reviews, and authority queries
• Apply the group’s Tax Governance Framework and internal controls
• Follow defined review procedures, approval processes, and documentation standards
• Identify and escalate data issues, control gaps, or compliance risks
• Support the tax reporting process by reviewing the Rest of African CGU’s detailed current and deferred tax calculations and providing robust explanations for tax adjustments therein, analyse and explain the effective tax rate, review the tax provisions and accruals
• Ensure alignment between tax returns, provisions, and financial statements
• Stay informed of relevant tax legislation and compliance requirements
• Support implementation of changes affecting tax compliance processes
• Update templates, trackers, and working practices as required
• Work with external advisors to support compliance preparation and review
• Ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, and aligned with group standards
• Assist in managing information requests and documentation exchange
• Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes and workflows
• Support standardisation and documentation of procedures
• Contribute to initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data quality
• Support and guide Tax Compliance Specialists
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and development of best practices
• Build technical expertise in relevant tax areas and compliance requirements

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to breakdown complex ideas (required)
• A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals (required)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball (required)
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work (required)
• Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments (required)
• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting (required)
• Honours degree in Tax / Masters degree in Tax (required)
• Professional qualification CA(SA), CPA, CTA, or equivalent (required)
• 8 + years’ experience in tax compliance across various jurisdictions (required)
• 5 + years’ experience in tax compliance management leading teams of more than three team members (required)
• Experience in a multinational and / or listed company environment specifically in African countries such as Botswana, Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Malawi, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Cameroon, Uganda and Namibia (required)
• Strong knowledge of tax legislation and principles, OECD guidelines and BEPS initiatives, including Pillar Two (required)
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting and reporting in line with IFRS (IAS 12) (required)
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen (required)
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement (required)
• Ability to operate in a complex, multi‑jurisdictional environment (required)
• Strong analytical, governance, and risk management capability (required)
• High level of integrity and professional judgment (required)
• Knowledge and experience with accounting and reporting software: Business Central / Navision and Microsoft TM1 (preferred)
• Knowledge and experience with tax software: Thomson Reuters (Orbitax and OTP) (preferred)
• Experience or knowledge of SOX (preferred)

• Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast.
• Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career.
• Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.
• Group Life Cover
• Funeral Fund Benefit
• Income Continuation Benefit
• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Retirement Annuity Subsidy