Manager – Taxes & Statutory Payments at DAI

Reports to: Director- Finance & Accounts

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Manager - Taxes & Statutory Payments reports to the Finance and Accounts Director. H/she is responsible for the timely and efficient management of tax and all statutory payments for DAI in Nigeria and payroll management. In
addition, h/she is accountable for providing regular financial information in compliance with Group guidelines and local financial reporting regulations.  Other responsibilities include;
Tax Management

• Review and process monthly Withholding Tax (WHT) and Value Added Tax (VAT) schedule into the proper tax
• location, tax types, tax categories, taxpayer entities, and tax amounts.
• Ensure accurate Company Income Tax (CIT) and Education Tax (ET) computations.
• Review and process monthly payroll tax (PAYE) inputs into the proper tax location, tax types, tax categories,
• taxpayer entities, and tax amounts.
• Ensure timely filing of tax returns to all relevant states.
• Ensure all taxes are paid as at when due.
• Ensure tax clearance certificates are obtained for staff & WHT credit notes for consultants.
• Maintain a cordial relationship with all relevant tax authorities and manage all audit queries from the tax authorities.
• Provide tax advisory support to DAI Nigeria and all DAI Nigeria projects as required.
• Monthly reconciliation of taxes on QuickBooks (accounting software)
• Management of statutory payments
• Ensure proper and timely remittances of all non-tax statutory obligations - Pensions, NHF, NSITF and ITF.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns while managing any queries on statutory remittances when required.
• Maintain cordial relationships with all relevant statutory agencies in charge of such payments.

Payroll Management

• Oversee timely & accurate processing of payroll
• Timesheet analysis and labour utilization reconciliation.
• Review all payroll deductions and remittance reports.
• Review GL reconciliations and analysis of payroll earnings, deduction & taxes.
• Review payroll related reports.
• Support HR & Benefits while managing queries arising from payroll.

ROLE SPECIFICATION

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or any finance related field.
• A minimum of 6-8 years of work experience in a similar role
• Fully qualified accountant –ACA, ACCA, CIMA and CITN
• Masters; degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics is an added advantage
• Strong competencies in using robust accounting software such as QuickBooks, PeachTree and/or Oracle.
• Applicants with experience from any of the big accounting firms is an additional advantage
• Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end closeout process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• Solid knowledge of VAT, PAYE, WHT, CIT and all relevant tax laws
• Demonstrable numerical proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Consummate and committed professional.