Tax Manager at Transsion Holdings

Job Summary

• We are looking for a suitably qualified professional to fill the position of Tax Manager.
• This role involves innovative tax management, tax planning and research, effective management and supervision of all tax audits (FIRS & LIRS), ensure compliance with all tax laws and regulations, complete and accurate tax returns, filing returns within timeframe and legally minimize tax obligations.

Job Responsibilities

• Keep track of the Nigerian tax and regulatory update as well as the business developments of the companies and assess potential tax impacts on the companies;
• Involve in tax planning for the companies’ various business initiatives and ensure that the tax structure is properly implemented;
• Manage tax compliance filings of all entities in Nigeria and ensure that the filings are completed correctly and timely;
• Coordinate with the external tax consultants in various tax projects to facilitate the process and ensure the quality of the projects;
• Implement the tax internal control process to make sure that tax risks are properly identified and managed in our day to day operation
• Advise on and implement improvements to the tax internal control process if needed;
• Ensure the proper implementation of transfer pricing policy for the companies’ related party transactions;
• Provide internal tax trainings to various departments to improve the sense of tax compliance requirements and to promote the synchronization of cross-functional processes for more effective tax management;
• Handle tax assessment/audit/investigation cases, formulate and execute defense strategies and involve in negotiation with the tax auditors.

Candidate Requirements

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and growth environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Proven ability to manage a team or group of people effectively.
• Capable of leading the tax function of a company independently, experience in dealing with tax audit cases is preferred
• Good professional ethics, excellent communication and coordination skills with teamwork spirit
• Logical thinking ability with excellent business sense.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline
• Master's Degree and Professional Certification (ICAN, ACCA, etc.) would be an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ working experience in Nigerian tax, familiar with Nigerian tax compliance requirements, tax accounting and local tax practice
• In-house tax experience plus tax experience in a well-known international accounting firm is advantageous