Tax Manager at Orange Drugs

Job Description

Tax Strategy & Governance 

• Develop and implement the organization’s overall tax strategy aligned with  business objectives. 
• Provide strategic tax guidance to senior leadership on mergers, acquisitions,  supply chain restructuring, and business expansion. 
• Ensure robust tax governance and risk management frameworks across the  organization.  

Tax Compliance & Regulatory Management 

• Prepare, review and ensure the accurate filing of all statutory tax obligations  including CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, Education Tax, Expatriate and Customs-related  taxes  
• Manage relationships with key regulatory bodies such as Federal Inland Revenue 
• Service and Lagos State Internal Revenue Service. 
• Lead and manage tax audits, disputes, and investigations with minimal exposure  to penalties. 
• Oversee other statutory tax obligations, including Land Use Charge and Local 
• Government taxes, ensuring timely compliance. 
• Ensure adequate documentation is maintained to support tax positions,  computations, and filings. (both electronic and hard copies) 
• Stay up to date with industry-specific tax developments and ensure the company  is prepared for any potential tax impacts.  

Transfer Pricing & International Tax 

• Develop and maintain compliant transfer pricing policies, documentation for  intercompany transactions and filing with relevant authorities. 
• Manage cross-border tax matters, including royalties, management fees, and  intercompany supply arrangements. 

Tax Planning & Structuring 

• Identify and implement tax-efficient structures across procurement,  manufacturing, distribution, and sales operations. 
• Advise on tax implications of supply chain structures, manufacturing incentives,  and export-related benefits. 
• Leverage applicable government incentives and tax relief programs.  

Financial Reporting & Controls 

• Oversee tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and tax disclosures in line with 
• International Financial Reporting Standards. 
• Ensure strong internal controls over tax accounting and reporting processes. 
• Collaborate with internal audit teams to mitigate tax risks. 

Stakeholder & Team Leadership 

• Lead and develop the internal tax team, ensuring high standards of performance  and professional growth. 
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory  authorities. 
• Provide general tax advisory services to the business, including guidance on the  tax implications of key business decisions such as mergers, acquisitions, and  expansions. 
• Oversee tax planning initiatives to optimize the company’s tax position. 
• Provide tax training and advisory support to internal teams including finance,  supply chain, procurement, and commercial functions. 
• Tax awareness: sensitization and circularization for employees and vendors 
• Other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements 

• 7 years tax experience with at least 3 years as Tax Manager and compliance 
• FMCG/ Manufacturing sector or Big 4 is an added advantage 
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business-related field. 
• An MBA or postgraduate degree will be an added advantage 
• ICAN/ ACCA/CITN Professional Qualification
• Experience in Financial statement preparation and analysis. 
• Knowledge of transfer pricing policies, documentation for  intercompany transactions and filing with relevant authorities. 
• High professional due-care, integrity and honesty.