Assistant Tax Manager at Nigerian Bottling Company

Job Reference: ATM/11/2016

Job Details

• The Assistant tax Manager reports to the Tax and Finance Process Manager.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Month end closing tasks planning and follow-up
• Puts Controls in place to detect potential Internal Control, audit and financial accounting issues; timely review of group internal policies changes and internal controls relating to tax; Commits and complies with the Company policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.
• Timely submission of annual tax returns for employee and obtaining annual tax clearance Certificate for the Company.
• Quarterly preparation of CIT and TIP and monthly review of company’s corporate tax (VAT, Withholding tax, PAYE and all local specific Nigerian taxes).
• Preparation of reports and schedules for Tax Audit for State Boards and FIRS. Prompt response to audit queries for a quick resolution.
• Preparation and reconciliation of the Technical Service Fee Schedule to be sent to CCH.
• Provide support to BSO on all tax related BS accounts for the purpose of reconciliation and review.
• Preparation of Remittance Schedules for all taxes and collaborating with Treasury to ensure that payment is done within the stipulated time in the law.
• Provide assistance where necessary for all stakeholders in Tax accounting area especially advising/coaching all stakeholders of impact of their action or inaction on tax.
• Challenge current processes/practices and identify improvements where applicable.
• Provide support service to internal customers to resolve tax issues while maintaining a good contact with the various tax authorities.
• Review current processes of preparing the TIP/CIT with a view to improve on the processing time.
• Create work models in order to save time and ensure accuracy.
• Respects the Customers' policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.
• Ensures healthy and safety conditions for the work of herself/himself and colleagues, incl. full and transparent reporting of labour accidents and near misses.
• Actively supports and participates in company's initiatives in the area of environment protection, resources saving, community projects and charity initiatives.
• Support Transfer Pricing consultants (KPMG) in gathering information and documentation of Annual Transfer Pricing Returns.
• Preparation and periodic update of the company's Tax Exposure Tracking Report and distribution to the Tax and Finance Process Manager, CFO, MD and Group Tax Manager.

Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications:

• B.Sc. Accounting or other Social Science related course
• Professional Qualification such as ACA, ACCA or ACTI is required

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years experience 2-3 years of experience in accounting and finance. Good knowledge of local GAAP & IFRS. Strong working experience in local taxation.

Skills:

• Planning, organizing & time management skills
• Ability to think logically
• Data analysis/ analytical skills
• Knowledge and interpretation of policies, processes, procedures and systems
• Ability to think logically
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including change management
• Ability to adapt leadership style to different audiences Technical Knowledge IFRS/IAS relevant knowledge Tax relevant knowledge