Tax Analyst/ Coordinator at WACOT Limited

As Tax Analyst, you will oversee end-to-end tax operations and management
 
Job Description:

• Preparation and periodic update of the company's Tax Exposure Tracking Report and distribution to the Finance Process Manager, CFO, MD and Group Head, Tax
• Collaborate with Finance colleagues to support accounting for income taxes, including effective tax rate forecasts, current and deferred tax provisions and uncertain tax positions.
• Applications for, and maintenance of, investment grants and tax incentives. This includes consultancy for all management levels on how to optimize claims for subsidies and how to deal with conditions which are set by (tax) authorities.
• Consulting and assistance of other departments on tax issues.
• Completion of federal, state and local income tax returns including all related analysis and support in a timely manner
• Coordinate and oversee all tax audit procedures and reconciliations
• Accounting for income taxes and creation of efficient tax data collection systems
• Negotiate with tax authorities over tax payment issues
• Advise on the impact of new laws on tax liabilities
• Ensure compliance with tax legislations
• Carry out monthly tax statistics (remittance to Federal and State government)
• Ensure review of payroll tax reports for accuracy
• Ensure accuracy of company taxes and returns
• Respond to tax queries, correspondences and follow up with tax officers to avoid penalties
• Maintain fixed assets documentation and obtain acceptance
• Prompt monthly reconciliation of tax related accounts
• Manage monthly closing cycle
• Maintain a personal development Plan to ensure continuous improvement of professional skills

Requirements

• B.Sc. Accounting
• Professional Qualification such as ACA, ACCA or ACTI is required
• Minimum of 4 years of tax experience in an accounting firm (Big 4 preferred) and/ or MNC
• Experience of dealing with FIRS and other tax authorities
• Superior negotiating skills especially in dealings with tax authorities
• Ability to work successfully with multiple stakeholders, of different seniority and from different business functions
• Experience in tax strategy implementation, planning support and project management
• Strong organizational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of local GAAP & IFRS
• Experience using SAP ERP is a plus
• This job is based in Lagos, will report directly to the CFO with dotted line to the Group Head, Tax