Financial Accountant (Reporting & Tax) at Clickatell

Description
We Are Innovators & Category Creators:

• Do you have what it takes? There are not many companies that are truly creating the future they imagined and emerging as category creators, we are not imitators and therefore looking for courageous creators! 
• Clickatell is changing the way consumer and brands are engaging and ultimately how commerce will get done. We are creating the leading Chat Commerce enabler and we are looking for top, self-motivated talent that wants to have an impact.
• We have a collaborative culture in which we dream big and solve complex challenges together in creative ways.  We only accept champions who understand the bigger picture, believe in making a difference and are able to connect the dots to achieve big things.  
• In our agile and demanding environment, you will be required to collaborate across cultures and time zones, ask the right questions and take the smart risk.
• We call ourselves Champions. Why Champions? We believe it’s not only about what we have done, but what we are doing and going to do.  The way we do things, matter and influences how we drive our organization forward and deliver solutions to our customers.  Watch this space as we blaze a new path while expanding across the globe.

Purpose

• The Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring compliance with various tax legislation in Nigeria including countries such as UK, US and South Africa, as well as the financial reporting function of the Clickatell Group. 
• This role is essential in identifying, managing, and mitigating tax risks to prevent financial loss and safeguard the Group’s reputation. 
• Additionally, the incumbent will ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.

Responsibilities
Financial reporting and Tax compliance:

• Deliver a full range of corporate tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframe.
• Act as the key point of contact and support for local taxation matters in the jurisdictions where the company operates.
• Preparation of Provisional and Income Tax returns for group entities
• Preparation of monthly income tax and deferred tax computations for group entities
• Preparation and submission of VAT and WHT returns for group entities.
• Withholding tax administration.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of the ledger balance to the VAT returns and WHT returns.
• Identify, correct and communicate tax accounting errors to the responsible persons.
• Provide information relating to the tax reconciliations, tax provisions and annual report tax note to the external auditors.
• Assistance with maintaining the Group’s transfer pricing policy.
• Prepare financial statements for all reporting entities within the Clickatell Group in accordance with IFRS standards.
• Calculate and prepare all workings for notes to be included in the financial statements.
• Act as the key point of contact, liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders to address all financial statement queries.

Requirements of the Role

• Candidates should possess a elevant Bachelor's Degree
• ICAN , ACA and FCA candidate preferred
• Work Experience
  • Minimum of 3 – 5 Years relevant experience in a similar finance role
  • Experience in creating and maintaining complex spread sheets.
  • Experience in tax audit at Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and State Internal Revenue Services (SIRS) advantageous
  • Microsoft Dynamics (NAV) experience will be advantageous
• In-Depth Knowledge and Ability (this means that you are the “go-to” person)
  • Advanced MS Excel skills essential
  • Experience submitting tax returns
  • Must have IFRS knowledge

Perks of the Role

• Medical Aid contribution 
• Pension fund contribution 
• Quarterly performance incentive bonus 
• Risk benefit company contributions
• Reimbursable communications allowance for internet and mobile phone bills
• Half-day off on your birthday
• 5 personal days leave a year, over and above your annual leave
• Remote working and access to office hubs as required.
• Home office set-up with laptop, monitor and other related items