Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To execute tax processes and services to various stakeholders within a dedicated portfolio to minimise tax risks. Provide advisory services on tax aspects to ensure that the area is undertaken in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation and enable the competitive advantage of the organisation.

• Analyse the operational activities within the tax portfolio to identify compliance risks and therefore ensure adherence applicable tax legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Prepare and review tax returns, tax computations, regulatory submissions, and management reports in accordance with statutory and governance requirements.
• Advise business units and support functions on tax implications of products, transactions,operational activities and ensure that the portfolio can comfortably manage compliance risks and conduct activities in a compliant manner.
• Liaise with tax authorities, auditors, and other external stakeholders on tax-related matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process optimisation, automation, and data analytics.
• Provide training to Business, Finance and other stakeholders on tax technical matters affecting the business area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, economics, business administration, commerce, statistics from a recognised Institution.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) certification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 to 5 years’ experience in tax compliance, tax risk management, tax audits, and tax advisory services within the Banking and Financial Services sector.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Finacle, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Excel.
• Experience leveraging automation and data analytics tools to streamline processes, enhance reporting, improve controls, and support strategic decision-making.
• Sound knowledge of direct and indirect taxes applicable to banking operations, with a solid understanding of banking products and services.

Technical Competencies:

• Tax Compliance and Reporting
• Tax advisory and planning
• Process improvement and automation
• Financial and Accounting knowledge and Controls
• Regulatory and Tax Legislation knowledge and Interpretation
• Stakeholder management and communication

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to detail and maintain accuracy
• Accountability and Ownership
• Documenting Facts and maintaining accuracy
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Planning and Organising