Carry out monthly compilation and timely filing of various regulatory remittances to the appropriate authorities such as FIRS, LSIR/Other States, PENCOM, etc.
Ensure company compliance with annual filing returns such as PAYE Returns, Income Tax Returns (inclusive of Education Tax, CIT, and others).
Ensure the Company complies with all federal, state and local tax regulations in place and that maybe released from time to time.
Ensure statutory deductions are applied by the company and remitted before due date to avoid penalties, and/or fines.
Take responsibilities of all statutory relevant accounts in the GL and ensure reconciliations are done and accounts properly stated.
Liaise with a tax consultant in timely closure of tax circulars and/or queries on the company, and where applicable, provide appropriate supporting and relevant schedules.
Extract, collate and neatly file relevant documents and proof of tax remittances for easy retrieval to support any tax investigation exercises.
On daily basis, support Account Payable and other units by providing advice on the applicability or otherwise of WHT on a transaction and the applicable WHT rate.
Monitor and follow up to ensure the receipt/collection of withholding tax credit notes on deductions made against the Company. Be familiar with the TAXPROMAX.
Provide monthly update of statutory compliance performance using the Regulatory Compliance Tracker.
Manage relationships with the Company’s tax consultants and Tax Stations.
Keep abreast of key developments/changes in tax regulations.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
Qualifications
At least a First Degree from a reputable higher institution
Possession of relevant professional certificates (ICAN, ACA etc)