The Coca-Cola Company is Seeking a Senior Manager, Indirect Tax – Eurasia, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job ID: R-127181
Job Type: Full-Time | Travel: 0%–25%

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, Indirect Tax to join its Global Indirect Tax Center of Excellence (ITX COE), based in Nairobi, Kenya. This leadership role is central to overseeing indirect tax compliance and operations across the Eurasia, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.

Reporting directly to the Regional Indirect Tax Director, the Senior Manager will be responsible for directing sub-regional operations, maintaining compliance with local and international tax laws, managing risk, and optimizing tax-related processes. This role forms a vital link between corporate tax strategy and regional execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Tax Operations: Oversee the sub-regional ITX COE to ensure effective indirect tax processes, regulatory compliance, technology integration, and vendor management.
• Leadership & Team Oversight: Manage a team of Indirect Tax Consultants, ensuring timely and accurate tax filings and reporting obligations across the EMEA region.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with core finance functions such as Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (OTC), and Intercompany to ensure proper indirect tax postings in ERP systems, specifically SAP.
• Policy Alignment: Ensure tax processes align with corporate goals while adapting to regional regulatory developments such as digital tax compliance and e-invoicing initiatives.
• Governance & Risk Management: Enforce internal tax policies, manage indirect tax risks, and lead responses to audits and tax authority inquiries.
• Reporting & Analytics: Develop and track KPIs/metrics related to indirect tax. Collaborate with tax technology teams to improve automation, data analytics, and reporting efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison between local market tax teams and global COE leadership, supporting change management, compliance updates, and strategic initiatives.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Tax Law
• Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in indirect tax compliance within a multinational company
• Strong technical knowledge of regional indirect tax regulations in EMEA
• Experience with SAP ERP systems and exposure to e-invoicing regulations
• Professional tax certification (e.g., CTA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred

Key Competencies:

• Proven ability to lead operational change and implement process improvements
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail
• Business acumen with a global perspective
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

What Coca-Cola Offers

1. Career Development:
Employees benefit from access to a global network, including learning platforms, coaching, and leadership development programs. Career growth is supported through hands-on international exposure and cross-functional projects.

2. Inclusive Culture:
Coca-Cola fosters a culture where all employees are embraced for who they are. The company actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging every team member to use their voice to empower others.

3. Global Experience:
Join a company that operates in 200+ countries with over 500 beverage brands. Gain experience working on international tax projects and collaborating with multicultural teams across the globe.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture

The Coca-Cola Company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. The organizational culture is built on a growth mindset and driven by four key behaviors: curious, empowered, inclusive, and agile. These principles are embedded in how teams work and grow together, making Coca-Cola a workplace where employees thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coca-Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by law.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in joining Coca-Cola’s global tax leadership team in Nairobi can apply online via the official Coca-Cola Careers Portal. Early applications are encouraged.

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