Malander is seeking a General Manager: Tax Strategy, Transformation & Reporting to lead the design and execution of a group-wide tax transformation agenda within a complex multinational environment. This is a high-impact executive leadership opportunity suited to a commercially astute tax professional with deep expertise in tax strategy, governance, reporting, transformation, and technology-enabled operating models.

The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and implementing a future-fit tax function that integrates global tax frameworks, enhances reporting and analytics capabilities, strengthens governance, and supports strategic business decision-making across multiple jurisdictions. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and play a key role in driving tax efficiency, transparency, and value creation across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:
Tax Strategy & Transformation Leadership

Develop and execute a group-wide tax transformation strategy aligned to broader business and operating model objectives
Lead the redesign and optimisation of tax processes, controls, and operating frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
Drive automation and technology-enabled transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and reporting accuracy
Implement modern tax operating models that balance local market requirements with centralised oversight and governance
Lead process improvement initiatives and embed best-practice tax methodologies across the organisation

Tax Reporting, Governance & Analytics

Oversee the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful tax reporting for executive leadership and governance committees
Enhance tax reporting frameworks, including effective tax rate reporting, tax provisioning, compliance monitoring, and risk reporting
Establish robust tax governance and control frameworks aligned to regulatory requirements and corporate policies
Partner with finance, risk, audit, and legal teams to ensure a consistent and integrated governance approach
Develop reporting centres of excellence and analytics capabilities that support informed decision-making

Strategic Tax Advisory

Serve as the lead tax advisor on strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, restructures, regional expansion, and business transformation programmes
Provide commercially sound tax guidance on complex cross-border transactions and investment decisions
Support transaction structuring, due diligence, integration activities, and ongoing tax optimisation initiatives
Develop tax playbooks, frameworks, and governance protocols to support strategic execution

Tax Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

Establish and maintain enterprise-wide tax risk management frameworks
Lead proactive engagement with tax authorities and oversee tax audit readiness programmes
Monitor emerging legislation and regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions
Develop and maintain tax control frameworks to support ongoing compliance and risk mitigation
Drive the transition from a compliance-focused function to a proactive, value-creating tax capability

Technology, Data & Digital Tax Enablement

Lead the adoption of tax technologies, automation solutions, and advanced analytics tools
Drive the integration of tax analytics into enterprise reporting and forecasting processes
Leverage AI, automation, and data-driven insights to improve tax reporting, compliance, and risk management
Partner with technology and finance teams to align tax technology strategies with enterprise systems and digital transformation initiatives
Implement real-time reporting and monitoring capabilities to enhance visibility and decision-making

Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement & Capability Building

Partner with executive leadership teams to position tax as a strategic business enabler
Build strong relationships across finance, legal, treasury, risk, and operational functions
Lead and develop high-performing tax teams and future tax leaders
Drive knowledge sharing, capability-building initiatives, and tax governance standards across multiple markets
Represent the organisation within industry forums, professional bodies, and regulatory engagemen

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field
CA(SA), CPA, or equivalent professional qualification
MBA, Master's degree, or relevant postgraduate qualification advantageous
Minimum 10–15 years of post-qualification experience within group tax, multinational tax, or international tax environments
At least 5 years' experience in a senior leadership role
Proven experience leading tax transformation, operating model redesign, and system modernisation initiatives
Strong experience operating within complex multinational and multi-jurisdictional environments
Demonstrated expertise in tax strategy, governance, reporting, analytics, and risk management
Experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, restructures, and cross-border transactions
Strong understanding of OECD Pillar Two, BEPS frameworks, transfer pricing, and international tax regulations
Experience working within matrixed organisations and influencing senior executive stakeholders
Exposure to emerging markets and multi-country operations is highly advantageous

General Manager: Tax Strategy, Transfor...