Head, Direct Assessment at Ekiti State

Location: Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interface with new growth and relationship management units and all other available means to gather a concise database of all taxpayers subject to Direct Assessment
• Periodically update the database and ensure it includes a significant percentage of all major direct assessment taxpayers in Ekiti State
• Make sure that all major taxpayers are captured in the Revenue’s central database.
• Ensure that tax liabilities agreed to with the individual taxpayer are a fair reflection of the income earned by the taxpayer
• Establish a scientific and systematic approach within the statutory regulations, in determining the tax assessed on each taxpayer
• To manage team members, and with the support of the HR unit ensure they are adequately trained and have the resources required to deliver on their tasks
• Interface with the tax audit, database management unit, and Head of Legal to ensure the best results
• At every opportunity, leverage technology and the Revenue’s database in performing tasks
• For the team; Communicate job expectations and monitor performance in line with HR policies.
• Regular communications with Director PIT on team achievements and challenges
• Ensure all key processes within the unit are properly documented, key risk areas identified, and mitigating controls are put in place and constantly monitored
• Any other task that may be assigned by the Director, PIT

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field
• ICAN ACCA or its equivalent
• CITN

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years cognate experience in tax administration (at least two of which have been in a lead role) and at least 4 of which were specifically in Personal Income Tax administration.

Proficiencies:

• Conversant in the preparation and analysis of financial statements
• Very strong analytical skills Good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.