Job Openings at PAN African Towers

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• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimise the organisation's tax liability while ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of all tax returns, including income tax, sales tax, and withholding tax.
• Stay updated on tax law and regulation changes and guide the senior management team on potential impacts and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements for the organisation's operations.
• Establish and implement effective compliance programs, policies, and procedures to mitigate regulatory risks.
• Assess the organisation's insurance needs and align coverage with identified risks.
• Oversee the procurement and negotiation of insurance policies, including property, liability, workers' compensation, and other relevant lines of coverage.
• Identify and assess potential tax, regulatory, and insurance risks.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate risk levels, recommend appropriate mitigation measures, and report to the senior management team.
• Build relationships with relevant external authorities, regulatory bodies, tax authorities, insurance providers, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in tax audits, regulatory inspections, and insurance-related negotiations.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A master's degree or professional certification (such as ACCA, ICAN, CITN) is desirable.
• Minimum of 8 (eight) years experience in tax planning, regulatory compliance, and insurance management.
• Strong knowledge of applicable tax laws, regulations, industry standards, and insurance practices.
• Proven track record of successfully managing tax, regulatory, and insurance matters in a complex organisational environment.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and evaluate risks.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to effectively manage a team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.

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• Develop and execute the company's corporate finance strategy, including financial planning, capital allocation, and performance monitoring to support the company's growth objectives.
• Design and formulate sustainable corporate finance strategies that ensure capital availability and maximisation for prosecuting short, medium, and long-term plans, projects and growth objectives.
• Manage the Company’s treasury function, which particularly involves a strong interface with entities that provide capital, initiate, and drive end-to-end the negotiation process with commercial banks and/or such other entities which fulfil the role in the money or capital market space.
• Develop, propose, and implement a mix of viable funding strategies across financing platforms that attain maximum benefit to the company.
• Oversee the investor relations function, ensuring effective communication and engagement with investors, analysts, and financial institutions.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reports, including quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, and annual reports.
• Manage relationships with institutional investors, analysts, and rating agencies, serving as the main point of contact for financial inquiries and building a strong investor base.
• Monitor financial markets, industry trends, and competitor activities to provide insights and recommendations to executive management.
• Collaborate with the finance team to analyse financial performance, assess risk exposures, and develop strategies for optimising financial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and financial reporting standards.
• Coordinate investor events, including investor conferences, roadshows, and annual general meetings, to effectively communicate the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, communications, and marketing, to align messaging and maintain consistency across all external communications.
• Build and lead a high-performing corporate finance team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA) preferred.
• 10 (ten) years of proven experience in a senior finance leadership role in corporate finance, demonstrating progressive leadership and strategic financial management.
• Strong financial modelling, analysis, and forecasting skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
• Proficiency in financial analysis software and MS Office Suite.

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• Conducting analysis of financial statements, evaluating company performance, assessing financial risks, and providing recommendations for improvement
• Developing and managing relationships with investors, communicating financial performance to stakeholders, coordinating investor meetings, and assisting in the preparation of materials for investor presentations
• Assisting in preparing financial reports, quarterly and annual filings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (such as SEC filings).
• Creating financial models to support business decision-making, forecasting future performance, and conducting scenario analysis.
• Monitor industry trends, analyse capital market activity, and provide insights on potential financing options, mergers and acquisitions, or other strategic initiatives.
• Determine appropriate valuations of projects through detailed analysis (e.g., modelling ROI, IRR, payback period).
• Assisting in developing and implementing corporate strategic initiatives, evaluating investment opportunities, and conducting due diligence on potential acquisitions.
• Drafting press releases, earnings releases, and other public communications related to financial performance, corporate events, and material information.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, legal teams, auditors, and regulatory bodies, to ensure effective communication and compliance.

Job Requirement

• A bachelor's or Master's in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Professional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) are advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to conduct financial analysis, including financial modelling, valuation, and forecasting. Proficiency in Excel and financial software is essential.
• An understanding of the telecom industry, including its market dynamics, regulations, and trends. Familiarity with telecom infrastructure and related technologies is an advantage.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Experience in preparing financial statements and disclosures is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills to interact with investors, financial analysts, and stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with M&A processes, financial due diligence, and financial modelling for evaluating potential transactions.
• Understanding of financial risk management principles and techniques. Ability to identify and assess financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Experience working with financial systems, software, and tools such as ERP systems and financial planning software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis, reporting, and data management.

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• Assist in preparing and filing federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with all required tax documentation, including gathering and organising supporting financial records.
• Support the Head of Tax, Regulatory and Insurance in developing and implementing tax planning strategies to optimise the organisation's tax position.
• Conduct research on tax laws and regulations changes to identify tax savings opportunities and mitigate potential risks.
• Assist in the preparation of tax-related computations for financial statements, audits, and external reporting requirements, e.g., CIT, WHT, VAT, PAYE, etc.
• Collaborate with the Head of Tax, Regulatory and Insurance to develop responses to tax notices and inquiries, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of efficient tax compliance systems and processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, HR, legal, and operations teams, to gather relevant tax information and ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
• Liaise with external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants to obtain input and support on tax-related projects and initiatives.

Requirement

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting / Other related fields. A master's degree in taxation or relevant certifications is an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years of tax consulting experience
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations in Nigeria is essential.
• Proficient in tax software and MS Office applications, with strong Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills