Job Summary
The Tax Executive will manage tax compliance, reporting, planning, and advisory, ensuring adherence to Nigerian tax regulations while minimising tax risks and optimising tax efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage timely filing and payment of CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, TET, and other applicable taxes.
• Ensure compliance with FIRS, State Internal Revenue Services, and relevant tax regulations.
• Support tax planning, advisory, provisions, and financial statement disclosures.
• Monitor tax legislation and assess its impact on business operations.
• Advise on tax implications of contracts, transactions, expatriate taxation, and intercompany dealings.
• Maintain accurate tax records, strengthen internal controls, and support tax audits.
• Drive process improvements and automation of tax reporting.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
ICAN or ACCA certification.
• 3–5 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a multinational or large corporate organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, FIRS practices, and tax compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle Fusion, and tax reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Experience
• Experience in manufacturing, oil and gas, or free zone operations.
• Knowledge of tax incentives, export processing zones, and cross-border taxation.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Timely tax filings and payments.
• Minimal tax penalties and compliance risks.
• Identification of tax savings and optimisation opportunities.