• Application Deadline: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Tax Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Remittance of monthly withholding tax on contract for the Bank.


• Review of remittance of internally generated taxes (VAT, WHT & PAYE) by branches and head office departments in line with laid down procedures.


• Participate in review, computation, filling and remittance of company income tax returns.


• Ensure timely filling of Income Tax Self-Assessment for the Bank.


• Review of response to inquiries on tax matters by various tax authorities and staff.


• Participate in various states’ tax audit and FIRS audit.


• Conduct test for adequacy of taxes deducted on transactions.


• Ensure timely preparation of tax clearance certificate for both staff and the Bank.


• Exposure of the bank to penalty by FIRS for non-rendition or under remittance of taxes.


• Exposure of the bank to sanctions/penalty for late rendition or payment of incomes taxes.


• Non - compliance with tax returns may lead to image problem.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Minimum Education: B.Tech, ACA


• Proficiency in the use Ms Word & Ms Excel.

Experience:

• Minimum experience: 2 years.

Key Competency Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or its equivalent plus at least six years post Qualification years’ experience, with relevant / specific banking experience.


• Broad understanding of banking practice.


• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and IFRS Accounting Policy.

Skill / Competencies:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.


• An eye for detail and accuracy with a strong analytical capability.


• High level of computer literacy is required.