Corporate Tax Operations Manager – Africa

About the role

Maersk is seeking a senior Corporate Tax Operations Manager for the Africa region. This authority‑facing position will lead corporate tax compliance, audit engagements and tax authority interactions across multiple African jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end corporate tax compliance, including corporate income tax, withholding tax, freight tax and transfer‑pricing filings.
• Lead tax audits, enquiries, assessments and dispute resolution with tax authorities, and own tax controversy management.
• Drive audit readiness through robust documentation, technical position papers and evidence management.
• Oversee tax accounting, provisioning and uncertain tax positions, linking them to audit and dispute risk.
• Identify, assess and mitigate tax risks arising from regulatory changes and business activities.
• Strengthen standardized tax processes, controls and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, business teams and external advisors to manage authority interactions.
• Leverage data and technology to improve audit readiness and operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Professional tax or accounting qualification (e.g., Chartered Accountant, CPA).
• Minimum 10 years post‑qualification experience in corporate tax.
• Proven experience leading tax audits, enquiries and disputes in high‑audit environments.
• Strong technical expertise with the ability to defend complex tax positions.

Required skills

What we offer

• Senior regional role with direct responsibility for tax compliance and audit outcomes across Africa.
• High exposure to tax authorities, senior finance leadership and global tax stakeholders.
• Opportunity to lead and defend complex tax positions in high‑audit jurisdictions.
• Dynamic, international environment with strong cross‑functional collaboration.