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 provide subject matter expertise and advice for the management of all taxes across the Standard Bank Group, specifically focusing on African Regions and for the identification and delivery of appropriate initiatives to fulfil the overall objectives and mandates of the Group Tax Function, with specific focus on strategic tax risk management and compliance in order to optimise the tax requirements and consequences aligned to the overall SBG Corporate strategy.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Masters Degree
Field of Study: International Tax

Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Memberships: Chartered Accountant CA(SA)

Experience Required
Tax Management

8-10 years

The role requires an incumbent with a deep level of understanding of the entire Finance value chain but specialist experience in tax in African jurisdictions, Tax accounting, Reporting and Compliance, Corporate Tax, Indirect Taxes, Remuneration Tax, International Tax and Transfer pricing. Experience in Banking and Financial Services across multiple jurisdictions is essential.

8-10 years

Accounting systems knowledge - SAP and Finacle IT systems would be preferred. Engaging and influencing senior leaders and providing tax advisory services. Office 365, including strong Excel and Power BI skills.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical ApproachesChecking DetailsDeveloping ExpertiseDocumenting FactsEmpowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

ComplianceEvaluating Risk Management EffectivenessFinancial AccountingFinancial AcumenFinancial and Accounting ControlFinancial Management (Financial)Financial PlanningProcess GovernanceRisk ManagementTax Management