Tax Accountant at Grand Cereals Limited

Location:                          Jos

Function:                         Finance

Reports To:                     Financial Controller

Purpose of Job:             Ensuring the company meets and complies with regulatory and statutory obligations as and when due, thereby, ensuring good corporate governance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare tax payments
• Estimate and track tax returns
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual tax reports
• Organise and update the company’s database
• Recommend tax strategies that align with business goals
• Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns
• Share financial data with the Accounting department
• Processing monthly Pension remittances and resolution of pension matters
• Processing TCC for the company
• Reconciliation of various tax ledgers
• Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profits
• Follow industry trends and tracks changes related to taxes
• Liaise with internal and external Auditors
• Forecast tax predictions to senior managers
• Any others task as assigned by the Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer

Knowledge, Skills & Attitude:

• Strong numeracy skills
• Knowledge of accounting and book-keeping procedures
• Excellent analytical and time management skills
• Familiarity with ERP
• Keen attention to details
• Good written and verbal communication
• Computer literacy (MS Office etc)

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of B.Sc. degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Industry certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA e.t.c) is essential and compulsory.
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification cognate experience is essential