Tax Manager

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
  

• Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CITN, or equivalent).
  

• Master’s degree is an advantage.
  

Experience

• 7–10 years of relevant tax experience with managerial exposure.
  

• Banking/financial services experience preferred.
  

• Experience dealing with tax authorities.
  

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure timely preparation, filing, and payment of all statutory taxes (CIT, VAT, WHT, Stamp Duties, CGT, etc.).
  

• Prepare and review annual tax computations and statutory returns.
  

• Oversee tax accounting, provisions, and disclosures in line with IFRS.
  

• Ensure compliance with BOFIA, CBN guidelines, and relevant frameworks.
  

Transfer Pricing Governance

• Ensure proper application of transfer pricing methodologies.
  

• Coordinate preparation and submission of Transfer Pricing Local and Master Files.
  

• Act as primary contact for transfer pricing audits and reviews.
  

• Review intercompany agreements to ensure arm’s length compliance.
  

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Identify tax planning opportunities to optimise the effective tax rate.
  

• Provide advisory support on products, transactions, and business initiatives.
  

• Monitor changes in tax legislation.
  

• Advise management on tax risks and mitigation strategies.
  

Tax Audits & Regulatory Liaison

• Lead and manage tax audits and enquiries.
  

• Act as primary liaison with regulators and consultants.
  

• Coordinate responses to regulatory queries.
  

• Manage tax disputes and reconciliations.
  

Internal Controls & Governance

• Maintain strong tax controls and compliance processes.
  

• Support audits with accurate tax information.
  

• Ensure proper tax documentation and audit trails.
  

• Identify and report tax risks.
  

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Collaborate with business units.
  

• Manage relationships with external advisers and auditors.
  

• Ensure timely delivery of tax-related outputs.