Group Tax Officer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in tax compliance, preferably within a corporate or financial services environment.
  
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or CITN) or progress toward certification is an added advantage.
  
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and statutory regulations.
  

Tax Compliance & Computation

• Prepare and review accurate tax computations and schedules for VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), PAYE, Company Income Tax (CIT), Tertiary Education Tax, Stamp Duties, and other applicable statutory levies.
  
• Ensure timely filing and remittance of all statutory taxes in line with regulatory deadlines.
  
• Compute monthly, quarterly, and annual tax liabilities and reconcile discrepancies where necessary.
  

Documentation & Record Keeping

• Maintain organized and up-to-date tax records, schedules, and supporting documentation.
  
• Ensure proper filing (physical and electronic) of tax returns, acknowledgment receipts, and payment evidence.
  
• Maintain detailed tax ledgers and ensure all tax-related entries are accurately posted in the accounting system.
  

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Reconcile tax accounts in the general ledger and investigate variances.
  
• Prepare periodic tax reports for management review.
  
• Support the preparation of tax provisions and disclosures for financial statements.
  

Audit & Regulatory Liaison

• Support tax audits, investigations, and reviews by providing required documentation and analysis.
  
• Assist in responding to queries from tax authorities (e.g., FIRS, State Internal Revenue Services).
  
• Ensure compliance with regulatory updates and circulars issued by relevant tax bodies.
  

Tax Planning & Advisory Support

• Assist the Group Tax Manager in implementing tax planning strategies to optimize tax efficiency.
  
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on the organization.
  
• Provide internal guidance on tax compliance requirements for new transactions or initiatives.