• Application Deadline: Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Tax & Audit


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

TAX

• Prepare tax returns and facilitate payments including suggestions on payments plan.


• Design an annual tax plan in line with the company’s goal


• Research, Estimate, and track tax returns


• Prepare and Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports


• Manage, Organize, and update the company’s tax database


• Recommend tax strategies and methods required to manage taxes, that align with business goals


• Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns


• Share financial data with the accounting department


• Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profits


• Follow industry trends and track changes related to taxes


• Liaise with internal and external auditors


• Forecast tax predictions to Management


• Ensure compliance with regulators either federal, state, or local authorities.


• Find tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings


• Advise Management about the impact of Tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws.

AUDIT

• Audit of financial statements and assessment of the books of account to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.


• Reviewing internal control systems performing walkthrough processes and analyzing financial records and transactions.


• Design the auditing process using common standards of practice, company policies, business goals and industry regulations.


• Indicate and identify risk areas in each departmental operations and process


• Analyze adherence to budgetary standards and guidelines using financial data and balance sheets.


• Review all financial materials and procedures in order to spot errors, inefficiencies, or instances of misuse.


• Document all internal processes within an audit; list all data sources; detail all conclusions after an investigation.


• Work to develop new best standards of practice within the company in order to increase accuracy and integrity.


• Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise within the field by participating in professional development.


• Keep all sensitive information confidential and secure.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• At least 3 years of working experience as a Tax and Audit Accountant, Tax Analyst, or Auditor


• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures


• Familiarity with accounting software packages


• Computer literacy (MS Excel in particular)


• Excellent analytical and time management skills


• Strong numeracy skills


• Keen attention to detail


• Organized and detail-oriented


• Good communicator with great people skills


• Enjoys a fast-paced environment with challenging work


• Good at multitasking. 


• Minimum of BSc degree, First Class or 2:1 grade in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or relevant subject;


• Industry certification (ICAN, ACCA, ACA).


• Proficiency with commercial tax and accounting software


• Quick Books proficient