Assistant Revenue Officer – AIRS 013 at Anambra State Government

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Taxation or Economics, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Public Administration and other relevant field of studies.
• 0-2 years experience required.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential for accurate tax assessment and data interpretation.
• Competency in basic computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite) and the ability to quickly learn the AIRS's internal software and relevant work tools.

Internal

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with taxpayers and colleagues.
• High moral and ethical standards, as the role involves handling sensitive financial information and public funds.
• A basic understanding of Nigerian tax laws and public administration principles is expected.

Responsibilities:

• Enrolling new individuals and businesses into the tax net, issuing unique Taxpayer
• Identification Numbers (TINs), and ensuring all taxpayer data is accurately captured and maintained within the AIRS database.
• Calculating tax liabilities for individuals (Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) and Direct Assessment) and businesses based on financial statements, returns, and statutory regulations.
• Monitoring the filing of tax returns and promptly identifying non-filers or under-filers. They are responsible for following up on outstanding liabilities and ensuring adherence to filing deadlines
• Assisting taxpayers with the payment process via designated banks or the electronic tax portal, and ensuring that all revenue collected is accurately accounted for and reconciled with bank statements.
• Issuing statutory notices (e.g., Demand Notices, Penalty Notices, Best of Judgement (BOJ) assessments), conducting basic field verification exercises, and participating in enforcement drives against recalcitrant taxpayers.
• Assisting taxpayers with inquiries, resolving basic payment issues, clarifying tax laws and regulations, and educating the public on their tax obligations to encourage voluntary compliance.
• Compiling routine reports on daily and weekly collections, compliance levels within their jurisdiction, and any operational challenges encountered.
• Providing support during tax audits and investigations by compiling necessary documentation and facilitating information flow between auditors and taxpayers.