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OML Group Head of Tax

OML Group Head of Tax

Old MutualJohannesburg, ZA
30+ days ago
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Job title : OML Group Head of Tax

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 30, 2025

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  • The OML Group Head of Tax is mandated by the OML Board Risk Committee (BRC) to oversee the implementation of the Group Tax risk management policy throughout the Group and to prescribe minimum benchmarks for tax-related methodologies, processes, and standard operating procedures, including the proportional application of requirements and the approval of related waivers.
  • This role also ensures tax transparency, optimises capital efficiency, and drives proactive value creation through robust governance, modernised processes, and strategic stakeholder engagement.

    • Tax Risk Management and Strategic Leadership

  • Leads strategic engagement with tax authorities and regulators to ensure effective relationships that support compliance, influence future tax legislation, and enable accurate interpretation of existing laws.
  • Accountable for ensuring compliance with corporate and employee tax laws and directives across all jurisdictions, including income tax (corporate, shareholder, and policyholder), value-added tax (VAT), sales taxes, stamp duties, securities transfer tax, transactional taxes, withholding taxes, and payroll-related taxes.
  • Responsible for managing customer tax reporting risks and withholding obligations, including scenarios where customers may be deemed employees for tax purposes.
  • Accountable for ensuring regulatory requirements are adhered to, compliance controls operate as intended, and any mitigating management actions are effective.
  • Responsible for periodically commissioning the conduct of an independent assessment of the adherence to standard operating procedures and established processes to meet the minimum requirements of the Group Tax risk management policy and ensure adherence to tax laws and practice.
  • Responsible for the sign-off of all communication or engagements with the revenue authorities that relate to disputes, objections, and / or material issues.
  • Publish the annual Tax Transparency Report and lead the preparation of all tax disclosures to maintain and strengthen stakeholder trust.
  • Drive alignment of tax strategy with the Group’s Investor Story and ESG commitments.
  • Position Old Mutual as a leader in responsible tax practices and identify and deliver proactive tax savings opportunities across the Group.

    • Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

  • Serve as the primary tax advisor to the Group Executive and Board on all tax-related matters.
  • Engage with external stakeholders, including tax authorities, regulators, and industry bodies.
  • Collaborate effectively with Group Finance, Legal, Treasury, Investor Relations, and other key functions.

    • Leadership & People Development

  • Build and lead a high-performing Group Tax team, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop tax capability across the business through knowledge sharing and coaching.
  • Role model Old Mutual’s values and leadership behaviours.

    • Requirements :

  • CA(SA) or equivalent postgraduate tax qualification.
  • Minimum of 10+ years’ relevant post-qualification experience at senior level.
  • Senior tax leadership experience in a complex, regulated, and multinational or listed organisation.
  • Deep expertise in corporate tax, tax transparency, compliance, and governance.
  • Demonstrated success delivering strategic tax input for capital management and business transactions.
  • Proven track record implementing tax frameworks and leading large-scale tax projects.
  • Ability to translate complex tax concepts into actionable strategies and clear business insights.
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Gravitas to engage and influence Board, Exco, senior regulators, and external stakeholders.
  • Confident communicator with exceptional relationship-building skills.
  • Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a diverse, high-performing team.
  • Change agility to drive transformation programmes and continuous process improvement.

    • Skills

  • Adaptive Thinking, Business Requirements Analysis, Change Management, Current State Assessment, Customer Value Management, Data Compilation, Evaluating Information, Legal Practices, Negotiation, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Presenting Solutions, Professional Presentation

    • Competencies

  • Balances Stakeholders
  • Builds Effective Teams
  • Business Insight
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Decision Quality
  • Drives Vision and Purpose
  • Financial Acumen
  • Interpersonal Savvy

    • Education

  • Chartered Accountant (Required)

    • Closing Date

  • 21 August 2025

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