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Job Description

• The Tax Manager is responsible for the effective management of the Bank’s tax affairs across RMB Nigeria, subsidiary, and related entities. The role ensures full compliance with Nigerian tax laws and regulatory requirements, optimizes the Bank’s tax position, proactively manages tax risk, and serves as the primary interface with tax authorities and external advisers.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure timely preparation, filing, and payment of all statutory taxes (CIT, VAT, WHT, Stamp Duties, CGT, etc.).
• Prepare and review annual tax computations and statutory returns.
• Oversee tax accounting, provisions, and disclosures in line with IFRS.
• Ensure compliance with BOFIA, CBN guidelines, and relevant frameworks.

Transfer Pricing Governance

• Ensure proper application of transfer pricing methodologies.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of Transfer Pricing Local and Master Files.
• Act as primary contact for transfer pricing audits and reviews.
• Review intercompany agreements to ensure arm’s length compliance.

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Identify tax planning opportunities to optimise the effective tax rate.
• Provide advisory support on products, transactions, and business initiatives.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation.
• Advise management on tax risks and mitigation strategies.

Tax Audits & Regulatory Liaison

• Lead and manage tax audits and enquiries.
• Act as primary liaison with regulators and consultants.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory queries.
• Manage tax disputes and reconciliations.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Maintain strong tax controls and compliance processes.
• Support audits with accurate tax information.
• Ensure proper tax documentation and audit trails.
• Identify and report tax risks.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Collaborate with business units.
• Manage relationships with external advisers and auditors.
• Ensure timely delivery of tax-related outputs.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education & Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CITN, or equivalent).
• Master’s degree is an advantage.

Experience

• 7–10 years of relevant tax experience with managerial exposure.
• Banking/financial services experience preferred.
• Experience dealing with tax authorities.

General Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws
• IFRS and tax accounting knowledge
• Experience with e-tax platforms (e.g., TaxPro Max)
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Key Competencies
• Regulatory compliance and risk management
• Strategic thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Leadership
• Integrity and professionalism

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Job Description

• The purpose of the Legal Manager role is to provide strong legal leadership and oversight, ensuring that the business operates in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role is responsible for identifying, managing, and mitigating legal risk, delivering sound legal advice on transactions and products, and supporting the organization’s commitment to the highest standards of ethics, governance, and regulatory conduct.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide timely, accurate, and pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders on transactions, products, and operational matters.
• Ensure compliance, in both letter and spirit, with all applicable laws and regulations, including company law, securities regulation, AML, CFT, and sanctions.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage legal risks at a country and business level, ensuring appropriate controls and mitigation strategies are in place.
• Prepare clear and insightful legal risk reports, highlighting key risks, trends, and recommended actions.

Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Engagement

• Support the implementation and adherence to Group legal and risk policies, ensuring consistent application within the country.
• Partner closely with Risk and Compliance to strengthen legal governance and control frameworks.
• Engage proactively with regulators and internal governance forums to support regulatory trust, transparency, and ethical conduct.
• Contribute to the country perspective in Group risk governance and policy discussions.

Transactional & Product Support

• Provide legal support for transactions, products, and initiatives, ensuring risks are identified and managed appropriately.
• Support internal product development through the relevant product approval processes.
• Apply deep technical knowledge of business products to anticipate legal implications and advise the business accordingly.
• Ensure effective turnaround times, quality delivery, and strong legal controls in all transactional work.

External Counsel & Cost Management

• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, including instructing, negotiating fees, and monitoring performance.
• Drive cost discipline by reducing reliance on external counsel through the development of strong internal legal capability.

People, Capability & Stakeholder Management

• Provide leadership within the Legal team, promoting a culture of legal awareness and proactive risk management across the business.
• Develop and maintain a legal training plan for the Legal team and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster an open, cooperative environment that supports sound decision‑making and ethical conduct.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a legal role, preferably within financial services, banking, or a regulated environment.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification (LLM would be an added advantage).
• Admission to the Nigerian Bar as a Solicitor and Advocate.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, governance, and legal risk management.
• Experience advising on transactions, products, and business initiatives.

General Competencies:

• Sound legal judgement and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and competing priorities.
• Strong risk awareness and governance mindset.
• Commercially pragmatic approach to legal advice.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.