Tax & Compliance Manager

About the role

The Tax & Compliance Manager ensures ABInBev’s operations in Lesotho remain fully tax compliant and aligned with the company’s financial strategy. This role combines tax reporting, compliance monitoring, and strategic financial planning.

Key responsibilities

• Review and submit output and input VAT information, monitor production volumes and obtain pay advice from the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA).
• Calculate current and deferred tax, manage fringe benefit tax (FBT) and PAYE/WHT returns, and ensure accurate filing.
• Oversee accounting for management fees, royalties, dividends, and obsolete inventory, ensuring alignment with contracts.
• Coordinate annual tax budgeting, cash tax forecasting, and zero‑based budgeting (ZBB) initiatives.
• Lead the latest estimate (LE) process, prepare annual financial statements, and support audit queries.
• Maintain the company’s relationship with the LRA and ensure compliance with the Companies Act and governance requirements.

Required profile

• BCom Degree in Accounting or a Registered Accountant Certificate with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years in senior or middle management, preferably within an FMCG environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, high achievement drive, disciplined and assertive leadership.
• Attention to detail, high energy, results‑focused and action‑oriented.