Chef De Service Fiscalité

Role Description The Chef De Service Fiscalité is a full-time, on-site role based in Abidjan, responsible for overseeing all tax-related activities of SCB Côte d'Ivoire. The role includes managing corporate tax compliance, monitoring changes in tax regulations, and ensuring timely and accurate tax filings. The person in this role will analyze tax risks, optimize the bank’s tax position in line with legal requirements, and prepare tax reports and documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities. Daily tasks involve coordinating with accounting, finance, and legal teams, responding to tax audits and information requests, and advising business units on the tax implications of products, transactions, and strategic projects. The Chef De Service Fiscalité will also contribute to policy development, train team members on tax matters, and support continuous improvement of tax processes and controls. Qualifications
• Strong expertise in corporate taxation, banking and financial sector tax rules, and local and regional tax regulations.
• Proficiency in tax compliance processes, including preparation of tax returns, documentation, and support during tax audits.
• Solid skills in accounting principles, financial analysis, and interpreting financial statements for tax purposes.
• Ability to conduct regulatory and legal research, interpret new tax laws, and assess their operational impact.
• Experience in process improvement, internal controls related to tax, and risk management within a financial institution.
• Effective communication skills to present complex tax issues clearly to non-specialist stakeholders and to collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities, including mentoring, workload planning, and performance monitoring.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field; professional tax or accounting certification is an advantage.
• Prior experience in a tax management role, ideally within a bank or large corporate environment in Côte d'Ivoire or the West African region.
• Ability to work on-site in Abidjan, manage multiple priorities, and uphold high ethical and compliance standards.