Jobs at Owens and Xley

Job Summary

• Our client is in need of a competent Tax Accountant who will analyze and proffer advise on fiscal matters by managing the tax statements and returns

Duties / Responsibilities

• Process payments for PAYE, VAT, WHT and CIT
• Liaise with regulatory bodies
• Ensure taxes are paid as at when due
• Keep and maintain accurate tax records
• Compute sales tax and post on the system
• Interpret tax policies
• Be up-to-date on tax provisions and laws
• Obtain tax cards, numbers and certificates

Skills / Qualifications

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting, Finance, or any related field
• Proven 5- 7 years working experience as a Tax Accountant, or Tax Analyst
• Must have a deep understanding of Nigerian tax laws and regulations
• Must be familiar with the new tax filing system
• Professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage e.g., ACA, ACCA

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Duties / Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements.
• Examine and analyze the company's accounts.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.
• Ensure that proper documentation is in place.
• Review current practices and processes to ensure that they can support the business and are in line with statutory requirements.
• Ensure statutory remittances, including VAT, WHT, pension, business premises fees, development fees for staff, and PAYE are collated and payment is made to statutory agencies based on scheduled timelines.
• Prepare pay slips for all employees based on schedule and emails accordingly.
• Workwith CEO on pricing new company products.
• Processpayments to vendors.
• Perform any other task assigned.

Skills / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• ICAN or ACCA certified with not less than 3 years experience in the field of accounting.
• Proficient in the use of accounting software and MS office.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Proven knowledge of management accounting and tax laws.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation.