Head, Tax Administration at Oilserv Limited

Job Summary

• To lead and manage the company’s tax strategy, compliance, and administration in line with Nigerian tax regulations and applicable international requirements, ensuring full compliance with FIRS and other regulatory bodies while optimizing tax efficiency across EPCIC operations.
• The role provides strategic tax advisory on complex oil & gas project structures, contracts, and cross-border transactions.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Tax Strategy & Planning (Nigeria Focus):

• Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with Nigerian tax laws and corporate objectives.
• Optimize tax positions on EPCIC contracts considering Companies Income Tax (CIT), Tertiary Education Tax (TET), VAT, and Withholding Tax (WHT).
• Advise on tax-efficient structuring of contracts, joint ventures, and subcontracting arrangements.
• Provide guidance on Nigerian Content Development (NCDMB) compliance implications on taxation.

Tax Compliance & Reporting (FIRS & State Authorities):

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal and state tax returns, including CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE etc
• Manage compliance with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) regulations and State Internal Revenue Services.
• Oversee tax remittances and ensure proper documentation for all statutory filings.

EPCIC Project Tax Management:

• Review EPCIC contracts to identify tax exposures, including WHT deductions, VAT applicability, and permanent establishment risks.
• Advise project teams on tax treatment of mobilization fees, retention sums, and subcontractor payments.
• Ensure proper tax planning during bidding, project execution, and close-out phases.

VAT & WHT Administration:

• Ensure correct application of VAT on contracts, including input-output VAT optimization and recoverability.
• Manage WHT deductions, credits utilization, and reconciliation with tax authorities.
• Provide guidance on VAT exemptions, zero-rating, and contract-specific tax treatments in oil & gas projects.

Tax Risk, Audit & Dispute Management:

• Lead tax audits, investigations, and engagements with FIRS and other regulators.
• Manage tax disputes, objections, and settlements efficiently to minimize financial exposure.
• Maintain robust documentation to support tax filings and defend positions during audits.

NCDMB & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure alignment of tax practices with Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) requirements.
• Support compliance with local content obligations that impact taxation and cost structures.

Transfer Pricing & International Tax:

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements.
• Manage cross-border transactions, expatriate taxation, and double taxation treaty applications.
• Monitor global tax developments affecting Nigerian operations.

• Process Improvement & Controls:

• Establish strong internal controls over tax processes and reporting.
• Drive automation of tax reporting within ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Ensure proper integration of tax compliance into finance and project workflows.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with FIRS, State Tax Authorities, NCDMB, and external auditors.
• Advise internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Commercial, Projects) on tax implications.
• Manage relationships with external tax consultants and advisors.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and develop a high-performing tax team.
• Build tax awareness across finance and project teams.
• Set performance targets and conduct evaluations.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment:

• Drive compliance with Occupational Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Policies, processes, procedures and applicable laws/legal requirements across the Oilserv business.
• Take responsibility for their health & safety and those of stakeholders across the Oilserv business.
• Any other duty that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA) required; CITN is strongly preferred.
• 10–15 years’ experience in tax management within Nigeria, preferably in oil & gas or EPCIC.
• Strong working knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and FIRS regulations.
• Strong knowledge of local and international tax regulations.
• Proven experience handling FIRS audits and tax dispute resolution.