Position Title:  Tax Manager

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible! We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

Our new vision means we’re reinventing our financial modelling, planning, and forecasting tools. Join us in Finance and you’ll work across the full breadth of the business, making sure our new commercial model is profitable and sustainable.

There’s something new to learn every single day: changes to integrate and challenges to conquer. If you love working collaboratively and taking risks, you’ll be in your element here.

Our work spans the globe and includes audit, treasury, internal control, and commercial financial support. Whether your skills are in financial control, planning and forecasting, data analytics or digital risk, there’s space to move your career forward in any number of directions.

Your day to day

As a Tax Manager reporting to the Africa Tax Cluster Head, you will:

• Lead and coordinate tax activities across West Africa, working closely with the Senior Tax Analyst and other Tax Managers.
• Monitor and report on tax risks, opportunities, and compliance status.
• Support business partners by assessing tax implications of projects and advising on risk mitigation.

More specifically, you'll

• Maintain and improve tax control procedures.
• Monitor tax legislation changes in West Africa and assess business impact.
• Ensure accurate and timely tax filings, payments, and documentation for three legal entities.
• Supervise tax account reconciliations and excise tax reviews.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and reporting.
• Oversee customs compliance and coordinate audits.
• Manage relationships with tax advisors and authorities.
• Follow up on VAT claims and build defense files.
• Advise on tax risks and provide business-oriented solutions.
• Draft tax opinions and recommendations on various business matters.
• Assist the Cluster Head with reporting and PMI tax queries.
• Deliver tax training and awareness sessions across departments.
• Organize and maintain tax documentation and best practices.
• Review PMI tax reporting and support budgeting processes.
• Liaise with auditors and ensure compliance with investment agreements.

Who we're looking for

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, Law, or related field.
• 5+ years of tax experience in a multinational or audit firm.
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP is a plus.
• Proven leadership in tax or accounting roles.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Solid understanding of tax compliance, accounting, and reporting.
• Business acumen and ability to assess legal/tax implications.
• Experience with tax legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Autonomous, proactive, and adaptable.

What we offer

Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.