Job Summary
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring full tax compliance, managing end-to-end tax filings, supporting financial reporting and tax accounting processes, advising on transaction-related tax matters, and representing clients during tax audits while proactively mitigating tax risks.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns (VAT, CIT, WHT, PAYE, Transfer Pricing) in full compliance with Nigerian tax laws, managing end-to-end submissions via Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and relevant State Internal Revenue Service (SIRS) portals.
Ensure accurate tax computations, timely remittances, proper documentation, and audit-ready record retention.
Prepare tax provisions, post accurate tax entries in the general ledger, reconcile tax balances with financial statements, and support deferred tax calculations in line with IFRS and Nigerian accounting standards.
Review invoices, contracts, and business transactions to ensure VAT and WHT compliance, identify tax risks, and provide practical advisory recommendations.
Monitor regulatory changes, respond to tax authority queries, represent clients during federal and state tax audits, and implement proactive tax risk mitigation strategies.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, or CITN is strongly preferred.
Minimum of 4 years' hands-on experience in Nigerian tax practice.
Consulting experience is an added advantage.