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.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timely tax filings and payments.
Minimal tax penalties and compliance risks.
Identification of tax savings and optimisation opportunities.
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.