Senior Specialist - Tax.Finance

We at MTN Cameroon are a purpose and value-led organization.

At MTN Cameroon we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals. 

Our values dubbed, LIVE Y’ello, are the cornerstone of our culture.

Lead with Care

Can-do with Integrity

Collaborate with Agility

Serve with Respect

Act with Inclusion

• Guarantee that all intercompany transactions (e.g. roaming fees, shared services, MoMo systems, IT infrastructure etc) comply with OECD guidelines, local TP rules, and BEPS requirements.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely transfer pricing documentation (Master file, Local file, Country-by-country reporting if applicable).
• Develop, implement, and update group transfer pricing policies 
• Align TP policies with business models and internal cost allocation methodologies.
• Monitor and analyze ongoing intercompany transactions to ensure that pricing aligns with the arm's length principle.
• Coordinate with finance and operations to track, document, and reconcile intercompany charges regularly.
• Proactively identify and mitigate TP risks, especially in high-risk jurisdictions or during reorganizations.
• Lead TP audit responses and defend positions with solid documentation and benchmarking studies.
• Oversee or coordinate benchmark studies for telecom-related services, IP use, or cost-sharing arrangements.
• Evaluate profit splits, cost-plus, or other methods appropriate for telecom intercompany transactions.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, IT, and Regulatory teams to understand the operational flow and financial impact of intercompany arrangements.
• Ensure contract terms and operational behavior are aligned with TP documentation.
• Advise management on TP implications of new products, services, restructurings, or expansion 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines:Accounting, Taxation , Finance , Business Administration , Economics, Law (preferably with a specialization in Tax Law)
• A master’s degree is highly desirable, such as:MSc in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance, MBA with a focus on Finance or Tax Strategy , LLM in Taxation (for candidates with a legal background)

 

Professional Certifications:

• At least one of the following professional tax or accounting designations:
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)  
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)  
• CA (Chartered Accountant)  
• CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser)  
• CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)  
• Or a recognized national tax certification (depending on Cameroon Tax bodies)

Training

• Courses or certifications in:
• Transfer Pricing  
• International Taxation 
• Telecommunications Taxation
• ERP/Tax Technology Systems 

 

Experience:

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in taxation, including at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or managerial tax role.
• Direct experience in the telecommunications industry is highly preferred.
• Alternatively, experience in multinational companies, digital services, or regulated sectors with complex tax structures.
• Corporate income tax, 
• VAT, withholding taxes
• Tax accounting and reporting (provisioning, deferred tax, reconciliations)
• Transfer pricing, including policy setup, documentation, and audit defense
• International tax compliance and cross-border transactions
• Manage tax compliance calendars, filings, and audits
• Lead monthly and year-end tax closings
• Oversee cross-functional tax processes involving finance, legal, HR, and operations
• Oversee intercompany transactions with TP regulation
• Managing tax audits and negotiating with tax authorities
• Implementing tax controls and risk mitigation frameworks
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle, or similar
• Familiarity with e-filing platforms, data analytics tools, or digital tax compliance solutions
• Demonstrated leadership in managing tax teams or projects
• Experience working across departments and with external advisors or auditors

 

Knowledge:

• Corporate income tax (CIT)
• Value-added tax (VAT) and other indirect taxes
• Withholding tax on local and cross-border payments
• Payroll taxes
• Excise duties and levies specific to telecom services 
• Interconnection and roaming services
• Mobile money (MoMo) platforms and e-commerce
• Infrastructure sharing, licensing, and spectrum fees
• Software and digital service taxation
• Shared services
• IP licensing
• Cost allocations
• Familiarity with OECD guidelines and local TP regulations
• Tax provisioning and deferred tax calculations under IFRS/local GAAP
• Reconciling tax accounts in the general ledger
• Preparing tax disclosures in financial statements
• Tax control frameworks and internal tax governance
• Managing tax audits and preparing robust audit defense files
• Identifying and mitigating tax risks proactively
• Extract and validate tax-relevant data
• Ensure correct tax coding
• Familiarity with tax compliance and analytics tools
• HR (payroll, benefits)
• Procurement (vendor withholding)
• Legal (contract clauses)
• Commercial (revenue recognition and invoicing)

 

Skills:

• Strong command of corporate and international taxation
• Competence in tax accounting (provisioning, deferred tax)
• Knowledge of transfer pricing methods and documentation
• Understanding of VAT, WHT, and telecom-specific levies
• Ability to analyze complex tax data and translate it into actionable insights
• Critical thinking for assessing tax risks and proposing solutions
• Skilled in reconciling tax discrepancies and resolving audit queries
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle)
• Skilled in extracting, reviewing, and validating tax-relevant data
• Familiar with tax compliance platforms and data analytics tools
• Able to explain complex tax issues to non-tax professionals clearly
• Strong writing skills for preparing reports, memos, and audit responses
• Confident in communicating with external auditors and tax authorities
• Capable of leading a tax team or managing tax projects across multiple jurisdictions
• Provides guidance and development to junior staff
• Drives collaboration across finance, legal, and operations
• Aligns tax planning with broader business objectives
• Anticipates regulatory changes and advises proactively
• Evaluates the tax impact of new business initiatives or reorganizations
• Manages multiple priorities and deadlines, especially during closing and audit seasons
• Maintains accuracy under pressure
• Efficient in managing tax calendars and compliance schedules

 

Behavioral Qualities:

• Demonstrates strong moral principles and confidentiality in handling sensitive tax data  
• Adheres strictly to regulatory and ethical standards in all tax dealings
• Take full responsibility for tax compliance, reporting accuracy, and meeting deadlines  
• Stands by decisions and follows through on commitments
• Leads teams with clarity and confidence, especially under audit or project pressure  
• Influences non-tax departments to prioritize compliance and risk mitigation
• Works effectively with finance, legal, HR, procurement, and commercial teams  
• Build trust and drive consensus in resolving tax-related challenges
• Approaches complex tax issues with a solution-oriented mindset 
• Applies judgment in balancing compliance with business needs
• Adjusts quickly to regulatory changes and evolving telecom business models
• Open to continuous learning and embracing digital tax tools
• Communicates technical tax matters in a clear, concise, and tailored manner for stakeholders  
• Listen actively and respond constructively to feedback and questions
• Focused on delivering accurate, timely, and value-driven tax outcomes
• Continuously seeks process improvements and cost-saving opportunities

MTN Group Limited is a South African multinational mobile telecommunications company, operating in many African, European and Asian countries. Its head office is in Johannesburg. MTN recorded 232.6 million subscribers, making it the eighth largest mobile network operator in the world, and the largest in Africa. 
With more than 17510 professionals, working in over 20 countries around the world.
MTN recruiters are always searching for brilliant candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit, looking for a work culture where innovation is the goal, hard work is expected, and creativity is rewarded. MTN employees enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health benefits, and a network of like-minded co-workers that drive innovation across the entire telecommunication industry.