Tax Compliance Manager

We are looking for an exceptional Tax Compliance Manager to join our Finance Team.

Summary of Responsibility

Manage the firm’s end-to-end tax compliance activities, including staff, partner, and corporate tax administration; VAT and withholding tax compliance; tax audits and regulatory engagements; tax reporting and reconciliations; and provision of expert tax advisory support to internal stakeholders, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax and pension regulations.

Responsibilities

• Staff Tax Management – PAYE, employee statutory deduction/remittances, TCC processing, annual staff tax audit and PenCom certification compliance.
• Partners Tax Administration – Filing of partners tax return, management of Partners PIT, Partner TCC processing, WHT utilization, management of all related enquiries and correspondence on partner tax filing.
• Firm’s Tax Administration – Monthly VAT computation & remittances, WHT (client & vendor), respond to all tax queries for Deloitte West Africa and act as tax expert advisor to other departments.
• Tax Audit – Manage State and Federal tax audit process for the firm, manage objection formalities to tax and pension audit reports.
• Tax Reporting – Annual tax calendar and monthly reports of Firm compliance status and management of all tax ledgers (Balance sheet reconciliation).
• Drive process improvement initiatives and tax compliance projects within the Finance function.
• Any other assigned tax in relation to firm’s Tax compliance.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting or related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower/Lower Credit Division.
• Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level/NECO subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only.
• Fully qualified member of ICAN, ACCA or CITN.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive tax experience and engagement with revenue authority officials.
• Good knowledge of the Nigeria Tax laws.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools (advanced excel).
• Experience using ERP systems and tax compliance software is an advantage.
• Good leadership and people management skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.