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TAX MANAGER (AFRICA)
SpaceX is seeking to add a Tax Manager as it expands its Starlink business across Africa and other regions around the world. You will be part of the international tax team located in Dublin, Ireland and will assist with local country tax matters for the Africa region.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure that Starlink’s operations in the Africa region, as well as any new countries in Africa, are compliant with local tax requirements, including income tax, withholding tax, excise tax, VAT, and e-invoicing requirements
Provide technical tax analysis regarding the tax implications of existing and new markets across Africa
Collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams (operations, commercial, legal, customs, treasury, accounting, finance) and other stakeholders to build a strong network across these departments and with external resources to ensure compliance with local legislation
Oversee all tax payments for the Africa region, including monitoring payment dates, calculating correct payment amounts, and ensuring payments are properly recorded in the books
Assist with notices/audits received from various taxing authorities
Assist with preparation of tax provision in local financial statements
Assist with US tax team on US tax implications of Starlink operations in the Africa region
Provide support as needed on ad hoc projects
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or tax
7+ years of combined tax experience in public accounting, law firm and/or a multinational company with operations in Africa
Experience dealing with Africa indirect and direct tax
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Prior Big 4 experience in Africa region or desk
Prior experience dealing with e-invoicing environment
Data analytics skills, knowledge of Onesource, Alteryx, SQL
Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient in work processes
Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position is based in Dublin, Ireland and requires being onsite - remote or hybrid work not considered
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.