Group Tax & Treasury Manager

The Group Tax & Treasury Manager plays a key role in supporting SolarAfrica's growth by ensuring strong treasury management, sound funding structures and effective tax compliance across the Group. The role helps safeguard the company's financial position, supports strategic decision-making and ensures the business is well positioned to achieve its long-term growth objectives.
Position of the job in the organisation:
The Group Tax & Treasury Manager will report directly to the Head of Finance.
Principal responsibilities:
Tax Management
Ensure tax compliance across all Group entities.
Review and submit VAT, provisional tax and income tax returns.
Manage SARS audits, queries and engagements.
Liaise with auditors and external tax advisors.
Drive tax planning and tax-efficient structuring initiatives.
Debt & Capital Management
Manage Group debt facilities, funding structures and lender relationships.
Maintain debt, loan and amortisation schedules.
Monitor debt repayments, funding obligations and covenant compliance.
Prepare lender reporting, financial models and cash flow forecasts.
Manage shareholder loans, guarantees and funding facilities.
Treasury Management
Manage Group treasury operations and banking relationships.
Oversee cash management structures and banking facilities.
Optimise Group liquidity and cash utilisation.
Prepare consolidated Group cash flow forecasts.
Present cash flow and funding updates to Management and Exco.
Intercompany Management
Maintain intercompany loan and balance schedules.
Reconcile intercompany balances across the Group.
Manage intercompany funding, finance income and finance costs.
Prepare elimination schedules for Group reporting.
Forecast intercompany funding requirements.
Reporting & Governance
Prepare reporting for lenders, shareholders, Management, Exco and the Board.
Ensure compliance with lender, shareholder and regulatory requirements.
Monitor funding, liquidity and tax risks.
Support funding, refinancing and corporate finance initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement across treasury, tax and finance processes.
Any other job duties associated with this role.
Experience & Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Tax, Economics or related field.
CA(SA), CTA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
7-10 years' experience in Group Tax, Treasury, Corporate Finance, Tax or Group Finance.
Experience managing debt facilities, funding structures and lender relationships.
Strong knowledge of corporate tax, VAT and regulatory compliance.
Experience in a multi-entity group environment.
Advanced financial modelling and cash flow forecasting experience.
Experience engaging with SARS lenders, auditors, banks, and external advisors.
Strong technology savvy with the ability to quickly learn and effectively use new systems, tools, and digital platforms
ERP / MS Dynamics experience: Advantageous
Specific attributes:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Takes ownership and works proactively.
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable attributes:
Commercially minded with strong business acumen.
Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure or project finance.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and optimisation.
What Does Success Look Like?
By 3 Months
I will have built strong relationships with SARS, key stakeholders, lenders, banks and advisors.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No