Tax Accountant at The Place

Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos

Job Description
Key Responsibilities

• Compute all taxes applicable e.g.: VAT, CONSUMPTION, PAYEE, WITHHOLDING, CAPITAL GAIN.
• Excellent knowledge of payroll management and posting necessary entries.
• Knowledge of tax administration in all state of Nigeria.
• Liaise with tax consultant to get tax clearance within stipulated timeframe.
• Manage and monitor variance of financial obligations due to statutory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory monthly and annual filings due date.
• Manage our pension administration.
• Implement strategies to reduce tax liabilities. 
• Research and interpret tax law.
• Follow up with development in accordance with finance act & FIRS.
• Manage our tax file accordingly.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate should:

• Have B.Sc / HND in Accounting
• Have at least 2 years cognate experience in a similar role and with relevant professional certification (ACA, ACCA). 
• Have excel data analytics skills, should be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Be Attentive with a keen eyes for details
• Have the wherewithal to work in a fast-paced and pressured environment.
• Must be computer literate. With commendable use of Standard Office Applications, Microsoft Operating System, and Accounting Applications such as NAV, SAGE:-Peachtree, Quick book, Daceasy etc. 
• Ability to work on Lagos Island