Accountant (Tax) at Guinea Insurance plc

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting (preferably in an audit or financial services Firm)
• ACCA/ICAN is an added advantage.
• Experienced in Tax Management and filing of Statutory Returns
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Role Summary

• As an Insurance Accountant, your role will involve preparing monthly Bank Reconciliations, Budget Monitoring and Profitability Reports. Monthly filings of all statutory Taxes with the relevant Tax Authorities and provide general support to the Finance Team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Monthly Tax Returns for relevant Tax Authorities
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and oversee computation and remittance of all statutory deductions.
• Preparing Monthly Bank Reconciliations
• Tracking and Monitoring of Budget
• Send Weekly Budget Tracker to relevant Units
• Prepare Monthly Profitability Reports
• Providing financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making and risk management.
• Collaborating with internal teams to resolve accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Assisting with audits and ensuring timely completion of audit requirements.

Key Competence and work skills

• A good understanding of Nigeria Tax Laws and filing processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Tally, or ERP systems).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Tax planning and statutory returns
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving and critical thinking