Experienced Tax Consultant at Kunle Cole & Partners (KCP)

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tax Consultant to provide professional tax advisory, compliance, and planning services.
• The successful candidate will support clients and internal stakeholders by ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file tax returns (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, EDT, etc.) in line with applicable tax laws and deadlines.
• Provide tax advisory services on transactions, restructuring, and day-to-day operations.
• Ensure clients’ compliance with federal and state tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Liaise with tax authorities (NRS, State IRS, and other agencies) on tax audits, investigations, and reconciliations.
• Review tax computations, assessments, and correspondence from tax authorities.
• Support tax audits, objections, and dispute resolution processes.
• Identify tax risks and provide practical recommendations to mitigate exposure.
• Keep up to date with changes in tax laws, regulations, and relevant circulars.
• Prepare tax reports, opinions, and advisory memoranda for management and clients.
• Assist in training junior staff and reviewing their work where required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant tax consulting or tax compliance experience.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CITN, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and regulations (CITA, PITA, VAT Act, WHT, etc.).
• Experience dealing with FIRS and State Internal Revenue Services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); knowledge of tax software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

Key Competencies:

• Tax planning and advisory
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk assessment
• Client relationship management
• Attention to detail.