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transactions, cross-border activities and strategic business initiatives.\nProvide technical finance, tax and compliance guidance to business units, management and regional stakeholders.\nSupport acquisitions, restructures, integrations and other strategic business projects from a financial and tax perspective.\nDrive continuous improvement, process standardisation and automation across finance, tax and compliance processes.\nMaintain appropriate financial documentation, compliance records and supporting evidence to ensure audit readiness.\n\nJob Experience and Skills Required\nQualifications:\nA postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Taxation or a related field, such as an HDip Tax or MCom Taxation, is preferred.\nCA(SA), SAIPA membership or registration as a Tax Practitioner would be advantageous but is not mandatory.\n\nExperience:\n5–10 years' relevant experience within finance, taxation, financial control or compliance.\nAt least 5 years' experience in a senior financial 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