Tax Compliance Specialist - Rest

Tax Compliance Specialist for Rest of Africa

We’re a NYSE‑listed digital gaming company seeking a dedicated Tax Compliance Specialist to support our compliance function across the Rest of Africa.

• Tax Compliance Preparation
  • Prepare tax returns, declarations, and supporting schedules across relevant tax types including corporate income tax, provisional taxes, gaming taxes, indirect taxes (VAT/GST, sales tax), withholding taxes and payroll related taxes where applicable.
  • Ensure calculations are accurate, complete, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Data Collection and Processing
  • Collect financial and transactional data from accounting systems and local finance teams.
  • Compile and organise data required for tax calculations and filings, ensuring data is formatted and prepared in line with compliance requirements and templates.
• Data Validation and Reconciliation
  • Perform reconciliations between tax returns and financial records monthly or as required.
  • Validate data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
  • Investigate discrepancies and escalating issues to the Tax Compliance Manager.
• Compliance Calendar and Deliverables
  • Support management of tax compliance timelines and deliverables.
  • Track submission status and ensure all required information is provided on time.
  • Complete and keep tax compliance registers up to date for assigned entities or jurisdictions.
• Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Maintain well‑organised and up‑to‑date tax files, working papers, and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure all work is audit ready, traceable, and aligned with internal standards and SOX requirements.
• Tax Authority and Audit Support
  • Compile supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation as requested.
  • Maintain logs of information requests and responses.
• Tax Governance and Control Execution
  • Apply the organisation’s Tax Governance Framework and compliance procedures.
  • Identify and escalated any control issues, errors, or risks.
• External Advisor Coordination
  • Assist with information requests from external tax advisors as communicated by Tax Compliance Managers.
  • Track deliverables by updating tax registers and ensure timely responses.
• Team Collaboration and Development
  • Work closely with the Tax Compliance Manager, Rest of Africa Tax Analyst, other Tax Compliance Specialists and Finance teams.
  • Develop technical knowledge of tax compliance processes and requirements.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice within the team.

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal) and ability to breakdown complex ideas.
• Collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work.
• Adaptability – stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Honours degree in Tax / Master’s degree in Tax (advantageous).
• Professional qualification CA(SA), CPA, CTA, or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in tax compliance, tax accounting and tax reporting.
• Experience in a multinational and / or listed company environment and African countries such as Botswana, Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Malawi, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Cameroon, Uganda and Namibia.
• Strong knowledge of tax legislation and principles, OECD guidelines and BEPS initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting and reporting in line with IFRS (IAS 12).
• Ability to operate in a complex, multi‑jurisdictional environment.
• Strong analytical, governance, and risk management capability.
• High level of integrity and professional judgment.
• Experience in Microsoft suite including Excel and MS Word.
• Desirable:
  Knowledge and experience with accounting and reporting software (Business Central / Navision and Microsoft TM1), tax software (Thomson Reuters Orbitax and OTP), and experience or knowledge of SOX.

• Learning and development programmes to level up fast.
• Performance tool for meaningful feedback and career development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Group Life Cover, Funeral Fund Benefit, Income Continuation Benefit, Medical Aid Subsidy, Retirement Annuity Subsidy.

This position requires trust and honesty and will involve access to customers’ financial details. A credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role and providing the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, solely for the purposes of verification.