Tax Operations Manager – West & Central Africa

About the role

PawaPay is a pan‑African fintech that processes millions of transactions daily across 20 Sub‑Saharan countries. We are seeking a Tax Operations Manager for West & Central Africa (WCA) to own and drive tax compliance across a diverse portfolio of Anglophone and Francophone markets.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file all direct and indirect tax returns for the WCA region on time.
• Own tax account reconciliations and maintain a comprehensive tax repository.
• Produce periodic tax compliance reports and provide visibility on regional compliance status.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax changes and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Conduct tax risk assessments and support audit and transfer‑pricing engagements.
• Engage with revenue authorities in key jurisdictions such as Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, DRC, and Gabon.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing end‑to‑end tax compliance across multiple African jurisdictions.
• Ability to operate in both English‑ and French‑speaking environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, remote, and cross‑functional team.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape tax processes for a high‑growth fintech.
• Remote work flexibility with a diverse, international team.
• Exposure to a wide range of African markets and regulatory environments.