Tax Manager – FinTech

About the role

PalmPay is seeking a Tax Manager to lead its tax strategy, compliance and reporting across multiple African jurisdictions. You will work closely with finance, legal, product and technology teams to ensure tax efficiency and regulatory compliance in a fast‑moving fintech environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all direct and indirect tax obligations (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, transfer taxes, payroll taxes) and ensure timely filing in all operating jurisdictions.
• Oversee tax accounting, provisions and disclosures in line with IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement tax‑efficient structures for business growth, digital products and cross‑border operations.
• Provide tax guidance on fintech activities such as payments, digital wallets, lending, remittances, crypto assets and platform services.
• Support transfer‑pricing, permanent establishment risk assessments and economic substance compliance.
• Implement robust tax controls, policies and documentation; leverage tax technology, automation tools and data analytics.
• Act as primary liaison with external tax advisors, auditors and regulators; prepare tax updates for senior management and the board.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CTA or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of progressive tax experience, preferably within fintech, financial services, banking or technology‑driven organisations.

Required skills