Senior Financial Controller - Tax and Compliance

SUMMARY:
An excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of regional tax, financial controls and statutory compliance...

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description A well-established multinational organisation operating within the global transport and logistics sector is seeking a technically strong and commercially astute Senior Financial Controller: Tax & Compliance to join its regional finance team. The successful incumbent will oversee tax and statutory compliance, financial controls and governance across assigned entities within Sub-Saharan Africa. The role requires a strong understanding of IFRS, direct and indirect taxation, regulatory requirements and corporate governance within a complex, multi-entity environment. This position will serve as a technical finance and tax resource, providing guidance to regional stakeholders, managing compliance risks and supporting sound financial and commercial decision-making. If you are looking to advance your career within an international business environment while contributing to regional financial governance and compliance, this opportunity is worth exploring. Key Responsibilities Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance across assigned entities within Sub-Saharan Africa. Prepare and review corporate income tax, provisional tax, VAT, withholding tax, dividends tax and other applicable tax returns. Manage current tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, tax computations and supporting reconciliations. Monitor financial controls, reporting procedures and governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with Group requirements. Identify financial, tax and compliance risks and implement appropriate corrective measures. Coordinate internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation and technical position papers. Liaise with SARS and other relevant revenue authorities regarding audits, verifications, reviews and disputes. Oversee statutory and regulatory submissions, maintaining compliance calendars and monitoring filing deadlines. Assess tax implications of complex transactions, cross-border activities and strategic business initiatives. Provide technical accounting, tax and compliance guidance to regional finance teams and business stakeholders. Support acquisitions, legal entity restructures, integrations and other strategic regional projects. Drive process improvements, standardisation and automation within finance, tax and compliance functions. Provide financial analysis and tax risk assessments to support commercial decision-making. Coach and provide technical guidance to finance, tax and compliance professionals. Job Experience and Skills Required Qualifications: A postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Taxation or a related field, such as an HDip Tax or MCom Taxation, is preferred. CA(SA), SAIPA membership or registration as a Tax Practitioner would be advantageous but is not mandatory. Experience: 5-10 years' relevant experience within finance, taxation, financial control or compliance. At least 5 years' experience in a senior financial control, tax, compliance or finance management position. Strong practical experience in IFRS and financial reporting. Demonstrated experience in direct and indirect taxation, including corporate income tax, VAT and withholding tax. Experience in statutory reporting, tax compliance, audits and engagement with revenue authorities. Sound understanding of internal controls, risk management and corporate governance. Experience preparing or reviewing tax computations, financial statements and technical accounting documentation. Skills and Competencies: Advanced knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting. Strong technical knowledge of taxation and tax governance. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, particularly financial analysis, reconciliations and reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with SARS eFiling and relevant revenue authority platforms. SAP ERP experience would be advantageous. Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical writing skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities. Strong organisational, leadership and coaching capabilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities across different jurisdictions. High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail. Added Advantages: Multi-country Sub-Saharan African tax and statutory compliance experience. Exposure to a multinational, shared-services, regional finance or multi-entity environment. Experience in the transport, logistics, freight forwarding or supply chain sectors. Experience supporting acquisitions, legal entity restructures, integrations or finance transformation projects. Experience in process standardisation, automation and data analytics. Apply now! For more exciting Finance, Engineering and IT vacancies, please visit: If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information contact: Riah Mthimunye Researcher - Finance & IT