Group Tax Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- ● Educational Background
- ○ Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.
- ○ CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation, with completion of advanced tax-related courses.
- ○ Solid knowledge of global tax accounting standards such as IFRS or US GAAP.
- ● Professional Experience
- ○ Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in tax planning, compliance, and tax accounting, with at least 3 years in international corporate taxation across multiple jurisdictions, including Afri
- ○ Proven experience in managing tax compliance and advisory for complex multinational organizations with operations in diverse tax environments.
- ○ Demonstrated expertise in transfer pricing, cross-border taxation, and application of Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs). ○ Strong background in tax audits, dispute resolution, and engagement with ta
- ○ Experience implementing and managing tax compliance systems and process improvements.
- ○ Exposure to renewable energy or similar industries is an added advantage.
- ● Key Competencies
- ○ Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of corporate tax laws, international tax principles, and tax accounting standards.
- ○ Strategic Thinking: Ability to align tax strategy with organizational goals and identify tax-efficient solutions.
- ○ Analytical Skills: Advanced problem-solving skills to evaluate complex tax scenarios and mitigate risks.
- ○ Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing tax team across multiple geographies.
- ○ Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
- ○ Collaboration: Adept at working across functions, regions, and cultures to ensure effective tax planning and compliance.
- ○ Adaptability: Flexible and resourceful in responding to changing tax legislation and business priorities.
- ○ Project Management: Skilled in organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Full description
The job holder will play a critical role in driving d.light’s tax strategy, ensuring
compliance across jurisdictions, optimizing the group’s tax position, and overseeing tax
accounting processes. Reporting to senior leadership, the Group Tax Manager will manage
all tax-related matters across d.light’s global operations, spanning the USA, Mauritius, India,
Hong Kong, China, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Zambia. This role requires a
proactive and strategic leader who can navigate complex tax regulations, mitigate risks,
and provide expert tax advice for new projects and business decisions.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Strategic Tax Leadership
- Develop and lead d.light's global tax strategy, ensuring alignment with the
company’s business objectives.
- Provide expert advice on tax planning, compliance, governance, and
accounting across all operational regions.
- Identify and implement tax-efficient structures and processes to optimize the
group’s tax position.
- Continuously assess and mitigate taxation risks across the organization.
Maintain a formal tax risk register — covering all jurisdictions, material tax
positions, and open disputes — and present it to the CFO and Audit
Committee at least twice annually as a board-reportable governance
deliverable.
- Collaborate with leadership to provide tax advice on new projects, product
launches, and expansion plans.Own compliance with OECD Pillar Two global
minimum tax obligations and country-by-country reporting (CbCR), assessing
the financial impact of these frameworks on the group’s effective tax rate
and ensuring all required filings are submitted accurately and on time.
● Tax Compliance, Accounting & Optimization
- Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations in all jurisdictions, including
corporate tax, transfer pricing, PAYE, and indirect taxes.
- Oversee the accurate preparation and timely submission of all tax filings,
returns, and reports.
- Lead tax accounting efforts, including tax provision calculations, deferred tax
analysis, and accurate financial reporting of tax positions. Provide rolling tax
payment forecasts to the Group Financial Controller to support day-to-dayliquidity planning, ensuring tax cash outflows are anticipated and funded.