• Application Deadline: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Tax Accountant/Analyst


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 7 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  


• Salary Range ₦400,000 - ₦500,000/month
  

A downstream oil and gas company is in need of a tax accountant with minimum of 7 years of experience

The Tax / Inter-Company Account Analyst is responsible for handling all tax related matters; tax planning; liaising with the tax consultants on issues bordering on tax queries from the tax authorities; ensuring that every unit complies with the tax policies; advising management on the tax implications of business decisions and strategies and providing expert guidance on tax-related matters.

Responsibilities:

• Secure WHT certificates for offset/recovery against income tax obligations within the financial year and before year-end tax returns for the period are filed with the tax authorities


• Prepare and file periodic federal, state, or local tax returns (- PAYE, WHT, Corporation tax, ITF, etc) as required, by due dates to avoid penalties


• Coordinate audits by various taxation authorities – IFRS, LIRS, ITF, etc and negotiate with tax authorities over tax payment issues.


• Ensure all departments comply with all relevant tax laws: PAYE, VAT, WHT, Capital gains tax


• Ensure reconciliation of all tax account, VAT, WHT, VAT output tax, VAT input tax and withholding tax on customers accounts.


• Review such accounts monthly to ensure all postings to the general ledger are accurate.


• Daily process intercompany transactions to ensure that company books are up to- date


• Receive and verify intercompany invoices before booking.

Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required


•  Professional qualification in Accounting or Tax e.g. ACA, ACCA, ACTI is mandatory


•  MBA or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field is an advantage