Tax Controversy & Audit Lead Location: Alrode, Johannesburg. Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Responsibilities Tax Controversy & Audit Leadership: Act as the primary lead for all Revenue Authority audits, queries, and disputes across the region, ensuring that all audit adjustments are accurately reflected in the trial balance; support the Tax Manager in updating and enhancing tax processes and practices in response to audit findings. Tax Compliance & Risk Management: Oversee compliance for all direct and indirect taxes across regional geographies, working closely with the Tax Compliance Controller and Tax Reporting & Transfer Pricing Lead to ensure adherence, identify tax risks, implement corrective measures, improve processes, and monitor internal tax controls; travel within the region as required to assess regulatory compliance requirements. Technical Review & Accuracy: Perform secondary sign-off on all tax returns prepared by external advisors, review tax reconciliations completed by tax team; partner with the Tax Reporting Lead to ensure technical accuracy of tax provisions and uncertain tax positions for both management and statutory reporting. Legislative Monitoring & Advisory: Stay updated on regulatory and legislative developments, proactively brief the Tax Manager on risks to operations and Effective Tax Rate (ETR); support the tax manager in providing tax-efficient structuring for new projects, entity closures, and tax registrations. Tax Strategy, Risk Assessment & Process Improvement: Engage proactively with business teams across Africa and Middle East to assess tax implications of transactions, new ventures, and major contracts. Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm policy in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture. What you’ll bring Degree in Accounting (or similar) and qualification in Taxation. 6+ years post-qualification experience in tax accounting, compliance, and proven experience responding to tax audits through liaising with tax authorities and external advisors. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills combined with commercial and financial awareness. Ability to work independently, proactively suggest improvements, and foster a culture of continuous learning. Experience managing relationships with external advisory networks. Nice-to-haves Experience within a multinational organisation. Prior experience within a revenue authority. Leadership/supervisory experience. Benefits Competitive pay. Career development and learning support. Access to global inclusion networks. Regional and team-specific benefits. Sharebuilder scheme. Wellness support for you and your family. Collaboration with global teams. Study support. #J-18808-Ljbffr