Tax Professional at Siemens

About the role

• Performs a full range of tax activities for an assigned organization, in order to optimize the Tax position of assigned unit.

Key responsibilities

• Leads a variety of Tax assignments, clarifying objectives.
• Determines the Tax principles and techniques to be employed.
• Coordinates the preparation of tax returns, examines accounts.
• Calculates taxes owed according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations by required deadlines.
• Cooperates with tax advisors in order to optimize tax burdens.
• Manages or contributes to preparation of Financial statements and tax declarations.
• May act as first accountable point of contact for tax authorities. Independently researches and analyzes key issues.
• Provides financial accounting staff with technical tax advice and assistance.
• Prepares reports and studies for management as requested.
• Corresponds and negotiates with tax consultants at a tactical level.
• Handling the company's corporate tax affairs in a manner that achieves tax efficiency
• Complete and/or review all relevant calculations and tax filings (including VAT/CIT/WHT) relating to our operating entities in Nigeria
• Managing the relationships with the company's tax advisors.
• Assuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and other requirements which involves updating and optimizing internal procedures and manuals
• Monitoring and maintaining transfer pricing compliance across the business
• The tasks and duties of this role may evolve over time
• Reporting to the CFO and a dotted line to the Regional Tax Manager

What do I need to qualify?

• Relevant degree
• Professional qualification with relevant bodies (i.e Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria)
• At least 6 years of domestic tax experience
• Some international tax experience is a plus
• Solid knowledge in VAT, WHT, CIT and transfer pricing
• Fluent in English (both verbally and written).
• Demonstrate strong commitment, perseverance and self-initiative
• Strong tax Research Skills
• Commercial awareness and business acumen