Senior Tax Officer

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. A master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, ACTI) will be an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a tax-related role
  
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks from Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the relevant State Internal revenue Service (SIRS)
  
• Technical knowledge of tax-related matters
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  
• Experience with ERP systems and tax compliance software
  

Business and Financial performance

• Support with the development and implementation of tax strategy.
  
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for federal and state taxes.
  
• Ensure the corporate tax liability is minimized within the ambit of the tax laws.
  
• Understand the financial and operational implications of various tax laws and ensure compliance.
  

Customer Excellence

• Liaise with the tax consultants to ensure that the company's overall interests are protected during tax investigations and FIRS queries.
  
• Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate personnel in relevant tax authorities.
  
• Complete responses and schedules in preparation for State and Federal tax audits
  
• Monitor tax compliance for the Bank to ensure regulatory expectations are met
  

Leadership and people management

• Collaborate with internal finance teams and external consultants to ensure tax compliance and strategic planning.
  
• Guide or support junior tax staff in compliance and tax reporting activities.
  
• Lead tax-related training initiatives to build internal capability
  

Process, control and operational performance

• Ensure accurate computation of all tax liabilities.
  
• Ensure complete documentation of relevant support and proof of tax remittance.
  
• Monitor current and impending changes to tax regulations and make appropriate updates to policies and strategies.