Job Openings at Promasidor

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL

• Compute, remit and file applicable VAT (Value Added tax) returns on a monthly basis
• Perform various daily tax operations, ensuring that all policies and procedures are always fully followed.
• Compute Company Income Tax (CIT), Education Tax (EDT) and Deferred Tax (DT) provision
• Prepare PAYE Returns documentations and tax obligation for the relevant tax authorities.
• Compute monthly WHT computation, remittances and provide payees with WHT receipts.
• Review and analyse invoices and other financial documents, and perform tax accounts reconciliation
• File monthly and annual returns with the relevant tax authorities across 36 locations
• File transfer pricing (TP) declaration and disclosure
• Process certificate of acceptance of fixed asset (CAFA)
• Sort out all issues that arise from the tax audit including attending tax audit review meetings.
• Attend to any queries raised by the relevant tax authorities in respect to PAYE Returns
• Prepare monthly tax report and finalize all pre-close activities
• Apply for and obtain the TCC for all employees (local and upcountry)
• Undertake all correspondences relating to objection to any disputed Notice of Assessment

EDUCATION

• B.Sc. / HND Accounting or any finance related course
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CITN)

EXPERIENCE

• At least three years’ experience in related field

KEY COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE

• MS Office Suite
• Advanced Excel user
• Appreciable knowledge of Nigerian tax laws
• Knowledge of transfer pricing regulation

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal candidate will

• Prepare engagement risk assessment, planning and audit scope.
• Develop work programs, in consultation with the coordinator – Internal Audit and Internal Audit Manager, for efficient tests of key controls.
• Perform audit work using a standard audit methodology to evaluate risk, internal controls and verify extent to which key control support the business objectives.
• Document test results in work papers ready for Coordinator – Internal Audit or Internal Audit Manager.
• Inform Coordinator – Internal Audit or Internal Audit Manager of project status and results.
• Interact with management to assess audit findings including control weaknesses with an appropriate degree of professional skepticism.
• Keep the Coordinator – Internal Audit or Internal Audit Manager informed of audit findings and assist business partners with the development of Management Actions.
• Plan to mitigate weaknesses and evaluate adequacy of management’s response. Where appropriate, test corrective action taken.
• Maintain business relationships with appropriate levels of management to ensure that Audit is aware of changes in business activities and objectives, and a necessary Audit response is developed.
• Possess good written and oral communication skills and demonstrate these skills during the audit process to the appropriate level of management.
• Demonstrate understanding of Promasidor’s strategic vision, be a self-starter, and responsible for actions promoting this strategic vision.
• Perform Ad-hoc assignments and investigation as required by the Coordinator – Internal Audit or Internal Audit Manager
• Interact with Audit project team members in working towards Departmental goals

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Basic qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, management information systems, or related field.
• 3-5 years of internal audit experience, preferably with a large FMCG company, or Big 4 assurance experience.
• ACA, CIA, CISA or other relevant professional certification highly desired.
• Experienced in IT audits and audit data analytics is desirable

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Experienced in executing audits within a complex operational and regulatory environment desired.
• Strong time management skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good analytical, organisational and presentation skills
• Ability to travel nationally 30%.
• Accounting policies and Procedures
• Good understanding of internal policies and procedures
• Computer proficiency
• Report writing

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Analytical
• Interrogation
• Interpersonal skills
• Integrity