Head, Taxation at Airtel

Job Purpose

To effectively manage the tax affairs of the company and maintain excellent relationship with the relevant tax authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Timely advice on tax implications of proposed transactions, services and new legislation as it affect Airtel Nigeria
• Overall direction on annual tax budget, quarterly tax forecast and Flash and Forecast.
• Co-ordination of response to queries from the Federal Inland Revenue Service and State Internal Revenue Service on tax audit.
• Relationship Management with all the Relevant Tax Authorities, External Auditors, Tax Consultants and other regulatory agencies on Airtel Nigeria Tax matters.
• Handle correspondences with the Group Tax on Airtel Nigeria Tax matters.
• Co-ordination of all Tax returns filed with both the FIRS and the States Internal Revenue Service for compliance purposes.
• Review of Airtel Nigeria contractual agreement for tax compliance purposes.
• Co-ordination of month end management reports on current and deferred tax matters.
• Co-ordination of all tax audits and investigation exercise at FIRS and State Internal Revenue Services.
• Review all intercompany transactions for compliance with Transfer Pricing Regulations.
• Establish performance expectations and regularly review individual performance.
• Recommend appropriate rewards and recognition.
• Coach, develop and retain identified talent in the unit.

Educational Qualification & Experience Required

• First Degree in Accounting / Taxation, Professional qualification in Accounting / Taxation (ACA or ACCA and CITN)
• At least 15 years of Tax practice experience with 3-5years as head of Tax.

Other Requirements:

• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Resilience
• Excellent report writing skill
• Attention to details
• Relationship management and Good interpersonal skills