Head of Tax

Role

Head of Tax

Client Summary

Our client is a dynamic and established entity within the highly regulated financial services sector. They are undergoing a period of significant strategic evolution, and are committed to strengthening their core governance and compliance frameworks. This is an exciting time to join, offering the opportunity to shape the future direction of their financial integrity and tax optimisation strategy under direct executive leadership.

Job Description

This is a pivotal, high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, designed for an experienced tax and reporting specialist ready to take full ownership of the function. You will be the definitive expert, providing strategic leadership and robust governance across all tax and statutory reporting obligations for the Bank and the wider Group structure.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, can "hit the ground running," and possesses the gravitas to build confidence with executive management, auditors, and regulatory bodies (including SARS). You will not just maintain compliance; you will actively optimize the tax position, ensure rigorous risk controls are in place, and mentor a developing team. This role offers a direct line of sight to strategic decision-making, making it a career-defining opportunity to drive material change in a critical area.

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