HFM, Tax & System Manager at Old Mutual Plc

REF: 1238/NIGE/OO/HFM, TAX & SYSTEM MANAGER/Nigeria/090519
Location: Nigeria
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: 2019-05-09    
Category: Insurance    

Job Description

• This role assists the Chief Financial Officer and the Head of Business Planning and Analysis with the payables and tax/regulatory Compliance functions for all Old Mutual entities in Nigeria, management of budget control and the effectiveness of internal financial control systems.
• The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts for periods of up to 1 year.

Job Specification
Key Focus:

• This role assists the Chief Financial Officer and the Head of Business Planning and Analysis with the payables and tax/regulatory Compliance functions for all Old Mutual entities in Nigeria, management of budget control and the effectiveness of internal financial control systems.
• The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts for periods of up to 1 year. The focus is the following: Management of Tax Audit & Compliance within the businesses, Loading of all HFM reports (Monthly Management Accounts, Quarterly forecasts and Business plans on a timely basis), including monitoring the completeness and accuracy of financial information across the reporting systems (OIPA, DIGIATA, COMPEN, TIA, HFM & FDM) and the implementation of accounting processes, systems and internal controls.

Descriptor:

• Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within time frame.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on all TAX matters, FATCA, Transfer Pricing and other reports to the group within the said time frame.
• Assist to stabilise and ensure sound internal financial controls by developing policies or implementing best practices.
• Manage and coordinate tax audits. 
• Responsible for the rendition of statutory returns to relevant tax authorities and other regulatory agencies (other than NAICOM).
• Responsible for audit liaison as well as tax, legislative & statutory requirements.

Key Result Areas
Financial Control:

• Contributes to and implements tax strategy.
• Responsible for the internal financial control function in the business unit through other managers and their teams.
• Carries overall responsibility for the independent review of monthly financial reports and quality of financial accounts.

Financial Reporting:

• Monitor budget performances and report to budget holders including management

Governance & Compliance:

• Liaises with relevant government tax authorities including tax consultants.
• Ensures tax, legislative and statutory requirements are met.

Team Effectiveness:

• Individually accountable for staff time, tasks and output quality, over periods of up to 1 year.
• Balances own priorities with directing and motivating others.
• Guides and directs staff to achieve operational excellence standards.
• Creates a climate for optimal performance.
• Manages performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• A first degree or its equivalent in relevant field  (Master’s degree is an advantage)
• At least 7 years work experience (three of which must be at middle management level)
• Qualified Accountant (CPA, CA, ACA and ACCA) or any Accounting Professional qualification from recognised Professional Body
• Relevant industry experience is required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical skills
• Good Excel and PowerPoint skills

Offer
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REF: 1238/NIGE/OO/HFM, TAX & SYSTEM MANAGER/Nigeria/090519
Location: Nigeria
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: 2019-05-09    
Category: Insurance    

Job Description

• This role assists the Chief Financial Officer and the Head of Business Planning and Analysis with the payables and tax/regulatory Compliance functions for all Old Mutual entities in Nigeria, management of budget control and the effectiveness of internal financial control systems.
• The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts for periods of up to 1 year.

Job Specification
Key Focus:

• This role assists the Chief Financial Officer and the Head of Business Planning and Analysis with the payables and tax/regulatory Compliance functions for all Old Mutual entities in Nigeria, management of budget control and the effectiveness of internal financial control systems.
• The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts for periods of up to 1 year. The focus is the following: Management of Tax Audit & Compliance within the businesses, Loading of all HFM reports (Monthly Management Accounts, Quarterly forecasts and Business plans on a timely basis), including monitoring the completeness and accuracy of financial information across the reporting systems (OIPA, DIGIATA, COMPEN, TIA, HFM & FDM) and the implementation of accounting processes, systems and internal controls.

Descriptor:

• Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within time frame.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on all TAX matters, FATCA, Transfer Pricing and other reports to the group within the said time frame.
• Assist to stabilise and ensure sound internal financial controls by developing policies or implementing best practices.
• Manage and coordinate tax audits. 
• Responsible for the rendition of statutory returns to relevant tax authorities and other regulatory agencies (other than NAICOM).
• Responsible for audit liaison as well as tax, legislative & statutory requirements.

Key Result Areas
Financial Control:

• Contributes to and implements tax strategy.
• Responsible for the internal financial control function in the business unit through other managers and their teams.
• Carries overall responsibility for the independent review of monthly financial reports and quality of financial accounts.

Financial Reporting:

• Monitor budget performances and report to budget holders including management

Governance & Compliance:

• Liaises with relevant government tax authorities including tax consultants.
• Ensures tax, legislative and statutory requirements are met.

Team Effectiveness:

• Individually accountable for staff time, tasks and output quality, over periods of up to 1 year.
• Balances own priorities with directing and motivating others.
• Guides and directs staff to achieve operational excellence standards.
• Creates a climate for optimal performance.
• Manages performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• A first degree or its equivalent in relevant field  (Master’s degree is an advantage)
• At least 7 years work experience (three of which must be at middle management level)
• Qualified Accountant (CPA, CA, ACA and ACCA) or any Accounting Professional qualification from recognised Professional Body
• Relevant industry experience is required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical skills
• Good Excel and PowerPoint skills

Offer
Market Related