Manager - Tax Consulting & Compliance

Tax Consulting & Compliance Manager

Location: East Africa

About Us: Our client is a prestigious global leader in assurance, tax, and advisory services. With a strong presence in Africa, we're committed to delivering exceptional value to our diverse clientele while fostering innovation and professional growth.

Role Purpose: Lead and execute comprehensive tax advisory and compliance services while driving business growth and maintaining excellence in client service delivery across Uganda and the broader East African region.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Advisory & Technical Leadership:

- Provide strategic tax consulting services and innovative solutions for complex business scenarios

- Lead tax planning initiatives and structure optimization projects

- Represent and defend client interests during tax authority audits and investigations

- Monitor and interpret changes in local and international tax legislation

- Develop tax risk management strategies for clients

Business Development & Client Management:

- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders

- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through targeted proposals and presentations

- Deliver impactful client presentations and training sessions on tax matters

- Act as a trusted advisor for strategic business decisions with tax implications

Team Leadership & Development:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals

- Drive performance management and career development initiatives

- Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing

- Ensure quality control and timely delivery of all team outputs

Practice Management

- Oversee multiple client engagements simultaneously

- Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation

- Implement best practices and standardized processes

- Contribute to the firm's thought leadership initiatives

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, or Accounting

- Professional qualification: CA/ACCA/CPA

- Masters in Taxation or equivalent postgraduate qualification (preferred)

- 5-7 years of progressive experience in tax consulting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role

- Demonstrated experience in East African tax matters

- Experience with international tax firm is highly advantageous

Technical Competencies:

- Comprehensive knowledge of Indian/African tax legislation and East African tax treaties

- Proficiency in tax compliance software and Microsoft Office Suite

- Strong understanding of international tax principles and cross-border transactions

- Experience with tax audit defense and dispute resolution