Tax Manager at Palmpay Limited

Job Description

Palmpay Limited is seeking a Tax Manager to lead tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires strong technical tax expertise, fintech regulatory awareness, and the ability to collaborate with finance, legal, product, and technology teams to ensure tax efficiency and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Manage all direct and indirect tax obligations including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, transfer taxes, and payroll-related taxes
• Ensure accurate preparation, review, and timely filing of tax returns across all operating jurisdictions
• Oversee tax accounting, provisions, and disclosures in line with IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with tax authorities and manage audits, assessments, and disputes
• Develop and implement tax-efficient structures aligned with 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-based services
• Support compliance with transfer pricing, permanent establishment risks, and economic substance rules
• Implement and maintain robust tax controls, policies, and documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage)
• 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 organizations
• Strong experience with multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and cross-border transactions
• Proven experience managing tax audits and engaging with tax authorities
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax, indirect tax, and international tax principles
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk-assessment skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills