Job Vacancy For A Group Tax Manager (urgent) in A Manufacturing Firm-Lagos

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Our client is a group of companies into manufacturing and sale of house hold appliances.

Job Location: Isolo, Lagos State

JOB PURPOSE: 

The tax manager will be expected to provide advice and guidance about taxation, including ways of managing tax liability and compliance with current legislation. He/she would ensure remittances are done as at when due, will be expected to keep abreast of developments and continually review his/her technical knowledge in order to understand the implications of financial actions.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • He will be handling FIRS and LIRS matters for the all companies in the Group.
  • Interpret local tax codes and ensure compliance. Also research the implications of tax laws and advise the company on tax related issues. Examine and develop tax-saving strategies.
  • Reconcile tax data on financial statements.
  • He will scrutinise all voucher with tax point view for the group.
  • Timely compliance / payment of VAT, PAYE, WHT and other statutory dues.
  • Plan, direct, and execute various tax plans as required from time to time.
  • Update management on tax laws.
  • Perform research and prepare/review technical tax memorandum.
  • Ensure that company’s earnings, expenditures and investments are reported with accuracy and completeness with tax point of view.
  • Coordinate audits by various taxation authorities.
  • Research and correct process errors that caused incorrect tax filings.
  • Negotiate with tax authorities over tax payment issues.
  • Research the basis for tax positions to be taken.
  • Calculating and legally minimising tax liabilities.
  • Any other duties of related responsibility assigned from time to time.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

  • Graduate of Accounting, CITN, ACCA, ACA, Masters Degree.
  • Minimum of 5 years similar experience in a reputable organization.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • The ability to interpret and clearly explain complex issues;
  • The ability to conduct and accurately interpret research;
  • Integrity; Diplomacy; Problem solving skills; Self-confidence; Interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; Good memory;
  • The ability to work in a team.

SALARY:

  • N225, 000 – N250, 000 / m (based on experience).

APPLICATION:

  • Qualified applicants should forward all applications to ‘’using ‘GROUP TAX MANAGER’ as subject of application. Application closes 26th April, 2015.