About this role
Location: Kinshasa, DRC
Role Purpose
The Head of Tax is responsible for leading and managing all tax and parafiscal matters for DHL in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The role ensures full compliance with local tax laws and regulations, minimizes tax risks, and optimizes tax efficiency in alignment with business objectives, DHL Group policies, and regulatory requirements. This position acts as the key point of contact for tax authorities and internal stakeholders on all tax-related topics.
Key Tasks
Tax & Parafiscal Management
- Monitor and manage communications with tax and parafiscal authorities.
- Track, analyze, and implement changes in tax and parafiscal regulations.
- Manage tax implications related to M&A activities, business reorganizations, and dividend distributions.
- Advise on the appointment, coordination, and oversight of external tax advisors.
- Ensure training and development of local teams on tax and parafiscal matters.
Tax & Parafiscal Compliance
- Review and submit all tax and parafiscal declarations, ensuring proper documentation and proof of payment.
- Review payroll-related tax declarations prepared by HR.
- Prepare and maintain Transfer Pricing documentation.
- Review annual corporate tax returns.
- Develop and manage a comprehensive compliance calendar for all tax and parafiscal obligations in the DRC.
Tax & Parafiscal Audits
- Manage and respond to correspondence from Congolese tax authorities.
- Lead and coordinate tax and parafiscal audits, including supervising audit requests.
- Review audit reports and prepare responses to tax authorities.
- Propose strategies to resolve audit findings and implement corrective actions.
Tax Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and monitor tax and parafiscal risks.
- Estimate risks related to tax disputes and litigation, and propose mitigation strategies.
- Determine the need for tax provisions and manage tax ruling requests.
- Ensure accurate tax reporting, including CREST reporting.
Administrative & Organizational
- Ensure proper archiving of tax documentation and maintain robust audit trails.
Your Profile
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in tax, preferably in a multinational or complex regulatory environment.
- Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Law, or an equivalent qualification.
- Fluency in English is required
- Strong expertise in Corporate Tax, VAT, Transfer Pricing, Tax Compliance, Tax Audits, and Tax Risk Management.
- In-depth knowledge of Congolese tax and parafiscal legislation and international tax principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR, and external advisors.
- Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.