2026 Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) Recruitment

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or related field
• Professional membership: FCA/FCCA/FCNA/FCTI
• Minimum of 20 years’ experience, with at least 5 years at senior leadership level

Core Responsibilities:

• Strategic leadership of AIRS and achievement of IGR targets
• Digital transformation of tax administration
• Tax compliance, enforcement, and governance
• Advisory role to the Governor on revenue matters

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Key Requirements:

• Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or related field
• Professional certification (FCA/FCCA/FCNA/FCTI)
• 15–20 years’ experience in tax administration

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversight of PAYE, Direct Assessment, WHT, and CGT
• Compliance enforcement and audit coordination
• Revenue performance monitoring and reporting

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Key Requirements:

• Degree or HND in relevant discipline
• 15–20 years’ experience in tax or revenue administration
• Strong knowledge of informal sector operations

Core Responsibilities:

• Informal sector enumeration and taxation
• Harmonisation of levies and non‑tax revenues
• Stakeholder engagement with unions and MDAs

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Key Requirements:

• Degree or HND in Business Administration, Accounting, or Social Sciences
• Professional accounting qualification (FCA/FCCA)
• 15–20 years’ experience

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversight of HR, Finance, Administration, and IT
• Budget management and internal governance
• Operational efficiency and risk management

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Key Requirements:

• Degree or HND in Law, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Public Administration
• Professional certification (CITN, ICAN/ANAN, ACCA, or BL)
• 12–15 years’ experience

Core Responsibilities:

• Statewide tax audit and enforcement
• Debt recovery and prosecution of defaulters
• Integrity of compliance and TCC processes

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Requirements

• B.Sc. in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MSc Finance, etc.) is highly preferred
• Professional certifications ICAN/ANAN/ACCA
• Minimum 8‑10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 4‑5 years in senior‑manager or director‑level roles within government or a public‑sector entity.
• Proven track record managing budgets, financial planning, and reporting for large departments or agencies. Internal

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records, books of accounts, and ledgers.
• Report directly to the Executive Chairman on the Financial and Budget outlook.
• Ensure the security and proper custody of all financial instruments, documents, and sensitive information.
• Compile and defend the agency’s annual budget proposals and enforce effective budgetary
• control by monitoring variances between budgeted and actual figures.
• Oversee financial reporting activities, including the preparation and timely submission of financial statements and monthly transcripts of accounts to the Office of the AccountantGeneral of the State (OAGS).
• Establish and maintain an effective audit query unit to promptly address observations and queries from internal audit, the Inspectorate Department, and the Office of the AuditorGeneral.
• Advise the Executive Chairman on technical provisions of Financial Regulations, Treasury guidelines, and Finance Circulars.
• Liaise with the Accountant-General, financial institutions, and coordinate accounting functions across AIRS field offices.
• Manage contractor services and ensure prompt settlement of vendors in line with the AIRS
• Service Charter, within the approved timeframe upon receipt of relevant documentation.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in relevant computer-related field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
• Master’s degree in a related discipline is an added advantage.
• Membership in a recognised professional body such as the Computer Professionals
• Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) or the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS).
• Certifications in IT governance and project management frameworks (ITIL, COBIT, PMP, Prince2) are essential.
• Additional certifications in Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Governance, or Cloud
• Infrastructure (AWS/Azure) will be considered an added advantage.
• Minimum 8–10+ years of post-qualification experience in ICT leadership and management role.
• Knowledge of setting up and managing on-premise infrastructure for government services
• Proven track record in managing large-scale digital platforms, preferably within tax administration or public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain functional expertise in IT systems, applications, and infrastructure critical to tax administration.
• Define and develop the long-term technology roadmap and strategic plan to align IT with the agency’s mission and overall business strategy.
• Design and implement an overarching ICT strategy and governance framework to support revenue targets.

Internal

• Lead the modernization of tax processes, including optimizing the electronic tax portal for cloud-based filing and payments.
• Manage the agency’s Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) to ensure uninterrupted service for taxpayers and field officers.
• Facilitate real-time data sharing and integration with state and federal agencies (e.g., FIRS, CAC, NIS) to track high-net-worth individuals and expand the tax base.
• Ensure systems enable timely issuance of Electronic Tax Clearance Certificates (e-TCCs) within mandated timelines.
• Implement advanced cybersecurity measures for threat detection and prevention to safeguard taxpayer data and financial transactions.
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans to guarantee uninterrupted revenue collection during system failures.
• Manage user-role consoles and encrypted soft tokens to prevent payment fraud and illicit transactions.
• Utilise data analytics to provide senior management with real-time insights on revenue collection, audit status, and taxpayer compliance.
• Build predictive models to identify potential tax evaders and target informal sector segments for enumeration.
• Mentor and manage a diverse team of software developers, network engineers, and system administrators.
• Organise regular ICT training for AIRS staff to enhance proficiency in automated tools and egovernance initiatives.
   

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is a plus.
• Professional certifications like CIPM, SHRM-SCP etc
• Possess 8–10+ years of experience in HR, with at least 2-3 years in a management role.
• Experience in office administration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and onboarding new employees.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employee conflicts, conduct investigations, and work to foster a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Manage the Service’s performance review process and identify/implement employee training and development programs.
• Assist in managing salary structures, bonus programs, and the administration of all employee benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans.
• Develop and enforce HR policies while ensuring the Service complies with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Supervise all office administration, including facilities management, office supplies procurement, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with external vendors, such as cleaning services, IT support, and other suppliers.
• Assist in developing and managing the departmental budgets for both the Human Resources and
• Administration functions, seeking cost-efficiencies.

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Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• ACA/ACCA/ACTI
• Master’s degree is an added advantage
• 5-8 years experience

Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership and unwavering accountability for achieving the specific revenue goals,
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), or strategic outcomes assigned to your area of responsibility.
• Provide decisive leadership, mentorship, and rigorous performance management to build a motivated, skilled, and accountable team that is aligned with the SIRS's vision.
• Formulate and implement effective strategies, operational plans, and data-driven initiatives to drive performance and achieve objectives within your function, zone, or unit.
• Continuously monitor performance against set targets using data and analytics, identify gaps or underperformance, and implement swift, decisive corrective actions to ensure goals are met.
• Champion a culture of zero-tolerance for corruption and act as a role model for ethical conduct, ensuring all activities within your purview comply strictly with legal standards and organisational policies.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements in processes, technology, and service delivery to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the taxpayer experience.
• Provide regular, accurate, and insightful performance reports to executive management, taking full responsibility for your unit's successes, challenges, and failures.
• Actively collaborate with other Chief Revenue Officers and departments to break down silos, share intelligence, and ensure the seamless execution of organization-wide revenue and transformation initiatives.

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Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• ACA/ACCA/ACTI
• 5-6 years experience
• Deep, practical knowledge of the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA), the Anambra State Revenue Administration Law, and other relevant Nigerian tax laws and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Applicable to both Heads of Tax Stations and Heads of Motor Registry Offices.
• Take full responsibility for meeting and exceeding the daily, weekly, and monthly revenue and performance targets set for your specific office.
• Directly supervise, mentor, and manage the performance of all staff in your office, ensuring
• high productivity, discipline, and a positive team culture. Internal
• Act as the chief customer service officer for your location, ensuring the public is treated professionally, efficiently, and fairly.
• Oversee all day-to-day operational processes within the office, from customer interaction and processing to closing of books, to ensure speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Enforce strict controls over all cash handling and electronic payments, ensuring accurate daily collection, reconciliation, and timely banking of every kobo collected.
• Be the first point of contact for resolving local taxpayer/customer issues, compliance followups, and operational challenges within your jurisdiction.
• Implement and enforce stringent controls to safeguard sensitive documents/inventory and prevent any form of fraud, collusion, or revenue leakage in your office.
• Take charge of the administrative management of your office's physical assets and resources, while providing accurate and timely performance reports to your supervisor.

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Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• ACA/ACCA/ACTI
• 3-5 years experience

Responsibilities:

• Directly supervising a team of revenue officers, ensuring adherence to work schedules, performance standards, and ethical guidelines in their daily interactions with taxpayers.
• Reviewing and verifying tax assessments (PAYE, Direct Assessment, WHT) prepared by junior staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) and other tax laws.
• Handling more complex taxpayer inquiries, managing objections to assessments, and
• facilitating resolution of disputes before potential escalation to the Tax Appeal Tribunal or senior management.
• Monitoring specific taxpayer portfolios or sectors to ensure timely filing of returns and payment of taxes. This includes identifying instances of non-compliance and initiating appropriate follow-up actions.
• Assisting in the coordination of field audits, compliance drives, and enforcement actions. This may involve preparing documentation for statutory notices and physically verifying taxpayer operations.
• Compiling data on collections, compliance rates, and operational challenges within their unit, and generating summary reports for the Revenue Manager and Chief Revenue Manager.
• Ensuring accurate and efficient use of the tax portal and other internal databases for data capture, transaction processing, and record-keeping.
• Providing on-the-job training and guidance to new or junior staff members to improve their technical competence and efficiency in tax administration.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Taxation or Economics, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Public Administration and other relevant field of studies.
• ACA/ACCA/CNA, or master’s degree is an added advantage.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in tax administration or revenue collection is required.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential for accurate tax assessment and data interpretation.
• Competency in basic computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite) and the ability to quickly learn the AIRS's internal software and relevant work tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with taxpayers and colleagues.
• High moral and ethical standards, as the role involves handling sensitive financial information and public funds.
• A basic understanding of Nigerian tax laws and public administration principles is expected.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and coordinating the collection of various taxes and revenues due to the Anambra State Government.
• This includes Personal Income Tax (PAYE and Direct Assessment), Withholding taxes, and others.
• Performing field tax audits and investigations on corporate and individual taxpayers to verify compliance and prevent tax evasion.
• This involves analysing financial statements to determine tax liabilities.
• Counselling, advising, and educating taxpayers on their tax liabilities, responsibilities, and relevant tax laws and regulations to encourage voluntary compliance.
• Following up on demand notices for outstanding liabilities and, when necessary, recommending legal action against non-compliant taxpayers.
• Maintaining accurate records, managing taxpayer databases, securing financial documents, and preparing regular reports on remittances, compliance, and activities for management use.
• Identifying and registering new individuals and businesses liable for tax to broaden the tax base of Anambra State by enrolling new individuals and businesses into the tax net, issuing unique Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs), and ensuring all taxpayer data is accurately captured and maintained within the AIRS database.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Taxation or Economics, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Public Administration and other relevant field of studies.
• 0-2 years experience required.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential for accurate tax assessment and data interpretation.
• Competency in basic computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite) and the ability to quickly learn the AIRS's internal software and relevant work tools.

Internal

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with taxpayers and colleagues.
• High moral and ethical standards, as the role involves handling sensitive financial information and public funds.
• A basic understanding of Nigerian tax laws and public administration principles is expected.

Responsibilities:

• Enrolling new individuals and businesses into the tax net, issuing unique Taxpayer
• Identification Numbers (TINs), and ensuring all taxpayer data is accurately captured and maintained within the AIRS database.
• Calculating tax liabilities for individuals (Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) and Direct Assessment) and businesses based on financial statements, returns, and statutory regulations.
• Monitoring the filing of tax returns and promptly identifying non-filers or under-filers. They are responsible for following up on outstanding liabilities and ensuring adherence to filing deadlines
• Assisting taxpayers with the payment process via designated banks or the electronic tax portal, and ensuring that all revenue collected is accurately accounted for and reconciled with bank statements.
• Issuing statutory notices (e.g., Demand Notices, Penalty Notices, Best of Judgement (BOJ) assessments), conducting basic field verification exercises, and participating in enforcement drives against recalcitrant taxpayers.
• Assisting taxpayers with inquiries, resolving basic payment issues, clarifying tax laws and regulations, and educating the public on their tax obligations to encourage voluntary compliance.
• Compiling routine reports on daily and weekly collections, compliance levels within their jurisdiction, and any operational challenges encountered.
• Providing support during tax audits and investigations by compiling necessary documentation and facilitating information flow between auditors and taxpayers.

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Requirements

• Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Accountancy, Taxation or Economics, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Public Administration and other relevant field of study.
• 0-2 Years experience.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential for accurate tax assessment and data interpretation.
• Competency in basic computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite) and the ability to quickly learn the AIRS's internal software and relevant work tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with taxpayers and colleagues.
• High moral and ethical standards, as the role involves handling sensitive financial information and public funds.
• A basic understanding of Nigerian tax laws and public administration principles is expected.

Responsibilities:

• Diligently acquire and demonstrate mastery of tax laws, assessment principles, and collection procedures through active participation in structured training and development program.

Internal

• Contribute directly to the operational workflow by executing foundational processes such as taxpayer data validation, initial return vetting, and computation of basic assessments under strict supervision.
• Actively observe and analyse the methods of senior officers in handling taxpayer interactions, compliance issues, and dispute resolution to internalize best practices and professional standards.
• Serve as a first point of contact to support positive taxpayer relations, providing procedural guidance and facilitating access to senior experts for complex inquiries.
• Uphold the accuracy and integrity of the state's taxpayer database by performing meticulous data entry, system updates, and maintaining organized documentation in line with confidentiality protocols.
• Participate in supervised revenue assurance exercises, including the preliminary reconciliation of payments and validation of transaction records, to develop an understanding of financial controls.
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the SIRS's ethical code, acting as a model of integrity, service, and professionalism in all assigned duties and interactions.
• Take ownership of personal growth by proactively seeking feedback, applying learned concepts to practical scenarios, and consistently striving to meet and exceed the performance benchmarks of the trainee program.