Finance Officer, Tax and Payroll at Matrix Energy Group

Job Purpose:

The job holder will support payroll administration and tax operations, ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations. Collaborates cross-functionally to align tax strategies with the company's overall goals, analyze data, and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of operations.

 RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the tax compliance and payroll administration process and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensures tax computations for Withholding Tax, Value Added Tax, PAYE, and Company Income Tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Accurately prepare payroll schedules and statutory deductions in line with company policies and regulations.
• Ensure timely payroll disbursement and maintain detailed payroll records.
• Support the preparation and submission of payroll-related reports to internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Implements enhancements in systems, policies, and procedures related to tax management.
• Evaluates vendor performance and ensures compliance with service level agreements.
• Identifies and mitigates risks associated with tax operations, ensuring corporate tax liabilities are minimized within legal frameworks.
• Collaborate with the tax consultants to safeguard Matrix’s interest during tax investigations and queries.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of tax remittance and documentation support.
• Monitor current and impending changes to tax regulations and make appropriate updates to policies and strategies.
• Resolves employee inquiries and escalations related to payroll and tax matters in a timely and professional manner.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance or a related course.
• Minimum of 3-4 years experience as a finance officer.
• A professional accounting certification such as ICAN is preferred.
• Good understanding of tax laws, regulations pertinent to income tax, VAT, and other applicable taxes.
• Proficiency in working with accounting software and ERP systems will be considered.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work efficiently within a team as a good team player.
• High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools.