Tax Accountant at KingMakers

The Tax Accountant plays a vital role in managing the overall tax function for the Kingdom in Nigeria. The role is charged with analyzing financial information, to meet changes, and comply with all Nigerian tax regulations and laws.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing the day-to-day running of the tax function
• Providing tax advisory to the business on day-to-day basis and specific business needs.
• Advising the business on latest developments in the Nigerian tax space.
• Managing the monthly computation and remittance of statutory taxes (PAYE, WHT, VAT & CIT) for each month-end closing processes.
• Ensuring that accurate WHT and VAT (as appropriate) are deducted on payments made to vendors and are remitted as at when due.
• Ensuring PAYE returns are filed annually in compliance with the law.
• Representing the business as may be required in all tax audit meetings (FIRS or the States’ Revenue Services)
• Liaising with tax consultants and develop scope of work to be adhered to under a standard service level agreement (SLA).
• Designing and documenting processes and procedures for the Tax function.
• Reviewing and submission of annual TP returns in line with changes in business processes, standards, and structure.
• Ensuring proper follow up with the tax consultants to close open tax issues in a manner favorable to the company.

What You Need For This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or relevant field
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, and CITN membership)
• At least 3 years’ cognate experience in an Accounting or Tax Function
• Flexibility in thinking and pragmatic problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office at an advanced level
• Ability to effectively communicate in person and in writing with C-Level individuals
• Time and Priority Management Skills
• Sound understanding of Accounting Principles and relevant financial reporting standards (FRC, IFRS)
• Good knowledge of Nigerian Tax Laws