Head of Tax - Democratic Republic of Congo

About the role

The Head of Tax leads and manages all tax and parafiscal matters for DHL in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The role ensures full compliance with local tax laws, minimizes tax risks and optimizes tax efficiency in line with business objectives, DHL Group policies and regulatory requirements. It is also the main point of contact for tax authorities and internal stakeholders on tax issues.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and manage communications with tax and parafiscal authorities, track regulatory changes and advise on M&A, reorganizations and dividend distributions
• Advise on the appointment and oversight of external tax advisors and train local teams
• Review and submit tax and parafiscal declarations, review payroll tax declarations prepared by HR, and prepare transfer pricing documentation
• Develop and manage a compliance calendar for all tax and parafiscal obligations in the DRC
• Lead and coordinate tax and parafiscal audits, review audit reports and propose corrective actions
• Identify and assess tax risks, estimate dispute and litigation risks, manage tax provisions and rulings, and ensure accurate reporting including CREST reporting
• Archive tax documentation and maintain robust audit trails

Required 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
• In-depth knowledge of Congolese tax and parafiscal legislation and international tax principles
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR and external advisors

Required skills

• Corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, tax compliance, tax audits and tax risk management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, stakeholder management and negotiation
• Proactive, structured and detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership