Head of Tax - MEA Zone

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Drive the future of tax as the Head of Tax Zone MEA, where you will own the full tax agenda and lead a diverse regional team. This role combines strategic partnership, digital innovation, and high‑stakes leadership in a global matrix environment.

Reporting Line & Organizational Context

• Reports to: Regional Head of Tax (with functional alignment to Global Tax).

• Organizational placement: Part of the Global Tax Function; operates in a matrix with Country Finance/Controllers and Business Leadership.

• Scope: All direct and indirect tax matters for the MEA Zone (Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Kenya)

What You’ll Lead

• End‑to‑end tax strategy and ownership across all direct and indirect taxes.
• A high‑performing regional team, fostering inclusion, growth, and accountability.
• Digital transformation of tax, including SAP/S4, automation, analytics, and scalable operating models.
• Strategic advisory on business models, cross‑border flows, supply chain, M&A, and commercial initiatives.
• Compliance excellence, ensuring accurate provisions, filings, and audit outcomes.
• Risk management and governance, strengthening controls and documentation across the Zone.
• Stakeholder leadership, partnering with Finance, Legal, SSCs, and external advisors.

What You Bring

• 8–12+ years in multinational tax or Big4, with proven people leadership.
• Deep expertise in direct/indirect tax and IFRS reporting.
• Strong experience with SAP and digital tax solutions.
• Strategic mindset with hands‑on ownership, resilience, and integrity.
• Ability to influence in a matrix and inspire diverse teams.
• Fluency in English; additional languages a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• On‑time, accurate filings and strong audit outcomes.
• Reduced risk and strengthened controls.
• Measurable digitalization progress (automation, data quality, cycle time).
• High‑impact tax advice that accelerates business decisions.
• Strong team engagement, growth, and succession.

Your Growth: Access global projects, cross‑regional initiatives, and leadership programs designed to accelerate your career. Opportunities include expanded regional scope or future global roles.

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