Senior Tax Accountant at Seven Up Bottling Company

Job Brief

• Seven-Up Bottling Company is hiring for an experienced Tax and Compliance Lead who'll oversee all tax-related activities within the company, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, timely remittances, accurate financial reporting, and proactive management of tax risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage all tax compliance aspects, including income tax, VAT, and withholding taxes (State and Federal), ensuring accurate and timely remittances before due dates.
• Coordinate with external auditors during tax audits, meeting audit requirements, and implementing recommendations to enhance internal controls.
• Facilitate the process and obtain a Certificate of Fixed Asset Addition (CAFA)
• Handle VAT remittances for foreign transactions and other income, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Ensure appropriate WHT deduction/provision on logistic services monthly, complying with regulatory requirements.
• Update and track excise duty remittances, ensuring timely submission and compliance.
• Prepare and share inventory disposal letters as needed, adhering to tax regulations and internal policies.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations, communicating relevant updates to the finance team and ensuring full compliance.
• Compute and review Company income taxes and non-company income taxes, filing them as due.
• Monitor tax notices and audits across all regions, ensuring timely resolution and compliance.
• Oversee annual tax and transfer pricing audits, implementing necessary changes and improvements.
• Conduct quarterly compliance audits and ensure ERP setup complies with tax regulations.

Requirements

• BSC/HND 
• 5yrs+ experience in a tax lead role
• ACCA/ACA/CITN professional certification
• Experience in the FMCG sector.