Senior Tax Accountant at Matrix Energy Group

The job holder will oversee and manage all aspects of tax compliance across the group. This role ensures accurate adherence to tax regulations, timely filing of statutory returns, and effective reporting. The job holder will also provide strategic input on tax planning and compliance initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and implement strategic tax-efficient structures and strategies across all activities in the group.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and statutory requirements, including PAYE, VAT,
• Withholding Tax, and Company Income Tax.
• Proactively identify tax-related risks in transactions and corporate activities and develop risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring the organization’s compliance and financial protection.
• Lead interactions with upstream and downstream tax regulatory bodies; manage tax audits and queries.
• Supervise the preparation and filing of statutory returns to regulatory bodies.
• Lead the implementation of process improvements, automation, and system enhancements in tax
• operations.
• Coordinate periodic audits of tax operations and address any findings or discrepancies.
• Provide guidance and training to tax staff, ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to best practices.
• Work closely with external tax consultants and regulatory bodies to manage tax audits, investigations,
• and correspondence.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and proactively update internal policies and practices.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance or a related discipline.
• A professional accounting certification, such as ICAN or ACCA, is required.
• A relevant tax certification, such as CITN, will be an advantage.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in tax accounting.
• Experience working with the Big 4 accounting firm or a leading Tax Consulting firm is an advantage.
• Expert understanding of tax laws, regulations pertinent to the upstream and downstream oil and gas.
• Proficiency in working with accounting software and ERP systems will be considered.
• Ability to work efficiently within and lead a team.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing regulators and cross-functional stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/tax ERP systems