• Application Deadline:
• Position: Tax Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

• The Tax Accountant plays a vital role in managing the overall tax function for the Kingdom in Nigeria.


• The role is charged with analyzing financial information, to meet changes, and comply with all Nigerian tax regulations and laws.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing the day-to-day running of the tax function.


• Providing tax advisory to the business on day-to-day basis and specific business needs.


• Advising the business on latest developments in the Nigerian tax space.


• Managing the monthly computation and remittance of statutory taxes (PAYE, WHT, VAT & CIT) for each month-end closing processes.


• Ensuring that accurate WHT and VAT (as appropriate) are deducted on payments made to vendors and are remitted as at when due.


• Ensuring PAYE returns are filed annually in compliance with the law.


• Representing the business as may be required in all tax audit meetings (FIRS or the States' Revenue Services)


• Liaising with tax consultants and develop scope of work to be adhered to under a standard service level agreement (SLA).


• Designing and documenting processes and procedures for the Tax function.


• Reviewing and submission of annual TP returns in line with changes in business processes, standards, and structure.


• Ensuring proper follow up with the tax consultants to close open tax issues in a manner favorable to the company.

What You Need for This Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or relevant field


• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)


• At least 3 years' cognate experience in an Accounting or Tax Function


• Flexibility in thinking and pragmatic problem-solving skills


• Working knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office at an advanced level


• Ability to effectively communicate in person and in writing with C-Level individuals


• Time and Priority Management Skills


• Sound understanding of Accounting Principles and relevant financial reporting standards (FRC, IFRS)


• Good knowledge of Nigerian Tax Laws

How you do it – Expectations for fulfilling your role:

As a general rule at KingMakers we want people to be:

• Customer Focus: We keep the customer at the center of everything we do.


• Passion & Dedication: We are passionate about what we do, employing only smart, honest, dedicated, and results oriented team players.


• Openness, Honesty & Directness: We embrace a culture of candor and work together towards the right solution whilst being open, honest, and willing to give and receive feedback, judgment-free. We play the ball, not the person.


• Innovation & Big Thinking: We always look for ways to innovate whilst not losing sight of what's important. The bigger we think, the more we inspire, the better the outcome.


• Ownership & Accountability: We think like owners. If we see a problem, we find a solution. We are pragmatic and always strive to do more with less.


• Speed & Focus: We plan, we strategize, but mostly, we DO. Without doing, there is no progress, we can always change direction but only if we start moving. Fast beats slow.


• Low Ego: The best solutions are achieved when we leave our egos at the door. We always seek opportunities to learn in every situation. No job too small.


• Fun: On balance, we believe in having fun whilst working. We maintain perspective as best as we can, and together, we celebrate our successes.