Benjamin MbanaBenjamin Mbana


South Africa

 

Occupational Information


Job Title: Director and Head of Tax, Allen Overy

Professional History


Benjamin Mbana is the Director and Head of Tax at Allen Overy (South Africa) LLP.  In this role, he is responsible for advising domestic and foreign clients on the full range of tax consultancy services available, with a particular focus on Mergers and Aquisitions transactions, cross border investments, financing transactions and corporate restructuring.

He came to tax advising after spending the better part of his youth as a professional hockey player, during which he time he represented his country at both the junior and senior levels.  

In addition to his academic qualifications, he holds the internationally recognized Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) professional qualification through the South African Institute for Taxation (SAIT) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

 

Qualifications


Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Sciences - University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Taxation - University of Pretoria
Master of Commerce in Taxation - University of Pretoria
Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) - South African Institute of Taxation

Programmes


2023 Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow


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About AFLI

 

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The African Leadership Institute (AFLI) focuses on building the capacity and capability of visionary and strategic leadership across the continent. Developing exceptional leaders representing all spheres of society, the Institute’s flagship programme is the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship. Offering a multifaceted learning experience and run in partnership with Oxford University, it is awarded annually to 20-25 carefully chosen candidates, nominated from across Africa. Alumni of the African Leadership Institute form a dynamic network of Fellows passionately committed to the continent’s transformation, bridging the divide between nations and ensuring that Africa is set centre-stage in global affairs.