- The Tax Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day tax compliance, managing statutory tax filings, preparing monthly/annual tax reconciliations, and assisting in tax audit defense across federal and state tax authorities.
- The ideal candidate will combine strong accounting principles with a thorough command of Nigerian tax laws and hands-on SAP ERP experience to minimize tax exposure and ensure full statutory compliance for CDNL.
Key Responsibilities & Operational Duties
Tax Compliance & Statutory Filings:
- Oversee and manage monthly tax computations, filings, and timely remittances for:
- Value Added Tax (VAT): Including output/input VAT ledger reconciliations and self-charge treatments.
- Withholding Tax (WHT): Deductions, schedules, vendor TIN verifications, and credit note retrievals.
- Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE): Payroll deductions and statutory payroll deductions.
- Stamp Duty: Compliance on qualifying transactions and commercial contracts.
- Companies Income Tax (CIT) and Tertiary Education Tax (TET).
- Ensure strict adherence to statutory deadlines to prevent penalties, interest, and enforcement notices.
Tax Audit Defense & Revenue Authority Engagement:
- Actively support the Tax Manager in coordinating desk reviews, tax audits, and investigations conducted by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and various State Internal Revenue Services (State-IRS).
- Prepare audit schedules, line-by-line bank ledger reconciliations, revenue analysis, and supporting documentation for allowable vs. disallowable expenses.
- Represent the company during preliminary audit reconciliation meetings and statutory verification exercises.
- Financial Accounting & SAP Ledger Integration
- Maintain and reconcile general ledgers for tax accounts within SAP ERP (Input/Output VAT, WHT Payables/Receivables, CIT Provisions).
- Review GL expense accounts and journal entries to ensure appropriate tax treatment prior to month-end and year-end period closes.
- Collaborate with internal accounting, procurement, and legal teams to ensure commercial contracts and vendor invoices align with tax compliance standards.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Educational Background:
- Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) in Accounting or a related financial discipline from a recognized university.
- 4 to 6 years of progressive corporate tax and accounting experience, preferably within a structured corporate environment or top-tier professional advisory firm.
Systems & ERP Proficiency:
- Hands-on working experience with SAP ERP (FI/CO modules) is required.
- Advanced command of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, logical formulas) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint).
Technical Knowledge & Core Competencies:
- Nigerian Tax Legislation: Sound, up-to-date knowledge of current Nigerian tax legislation, including the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA), Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), Companies Income Tax Act (CITA), Value Added Tax Act, and current WHT regulations.
- Audit Defense Capability: Proven track record in organizing audit files, handling revenue inquiries, and defending tax positions before NRS and State-IRS officials.
- Accounting Precision: Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, GL reconciliations, and financial reporting standards (IFRS).
- Analytical & Communication Skills: Excellent numerical reasoning, report-writing, and presentation skills for clear communication with executive management and external advisers.