Senior Tax Officer at Sayed Farms Limited

Job Reference: STO2026024

Job Summary

• The Senior Tax Officer is responsible for managing the company’s tax compliance and reporting obligations, ensuring accurate and timely filing of tax returns, maintaining proper tax records, and ensuring full compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
• The role also involves coordinating tax audits, liaising with regulatory authorities, and advising management on tax matters.

Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance and Filing:

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax returns including Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), PAYE, and other statutory taxes.
• Ensure timely submission and payment of all tax obligations to the relevant authorities.
• Review tax computations and supporting schedules before submission.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all tax filings, payments, and supporting documentation.

Tax Review and Reconciliation:

• Review supplier invoices and payments to ensure proper withholding tax and VAT treatment.
• Reconcile VAT input and output accounts periodically.
• Reconcile all tax-related accounts in the general ledger and ensure accuracy.

Tax Audit and Regulatory Liaison:

• Prepare and coordinate responses to tax audits, reviews, and queries from tax authorities.
• Liaise with tax consultants and external auditors during tax reviews, audits, or disputes.
• Represent the company in meetings or discussions with regulatory bodies on tax-related matters.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports for management.
• Ensure all supporting documentation for tax filings is properly maintained and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and practices and advise management on potential impacts.
• Ensure the company complies with all relevant tax laws, policies, and statutory deadlines.

Stakeholder Management:

• Maintain professional relationships with tax authorities, consultants, and external auditors.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager or management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, or CITN is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 6–8 years of relevant tax experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies:

• Tax compliance and regulatory knowledge
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Audit coordination and documentation management
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Integrity and confidentiality