Tax Manager

Act as a key member of the Head of Finance leadership team and interfacing with Group Financing, Corporate Affairs, Tax and Treasury with regards funding and funds management.Ensure proactive review of the Company’s structure and operations for optimal tax efficiency.Proactively identify and advise Management on tax effective structure and tax planning opportunities/options to minimise tax exposure/liabilitiesResponsible for the company’s treasury operations and provides advice on international financing issues related to acquisitions, new ventures and divestiture.Monitor and ensure compliance to tax requirements (Hydrocarbon Tax, PIA, PPT, CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, etc) by ensuring timely and adequate computation and remittance of tax liabilities in line with defined deadlines.Coordinate tax audits/inspections in conjunction with tax authorities/external Tax Consultants.Monitor local debt / bonds facilities and associated reporting requirements to ensure full complianceMonitor changes in tax legislation and assess implications for the company and develop/maintain relationships with relevant tax authorities and government agencies.Provide technical insight with regards to various tax laws and the impact on the Company’s operations and ensure tax implications are proactively analysed to aid decision making.Develop and maintain healthy and productive relationships with banks and other funding sources to secure the most favourable terms for the business.Conduct risk assessments related to foreign exchange, interest rates, and commodity pricing.Proactively manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity management to ensure sufficient funds foroperational needs.Develop strategies for optimizing working capital, including receivables and payables management.Champion the continuous review and update of finance and accounting policies and processes to reflectchanges in business operations and ensure alignment with leading practices.Support the Head of Finance on achieving Finance objectives.