• Application Deadline:
• Position: Tax Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Rivers


• City Port Harcourt


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

About the Job

Overall Purpose of the Job:

• Responsible for the day-to-day tax functions for Yinson Nigeria's operations.


• Support tax compliance for Yinson Nigeria's operations, and any other tax functions as may be directed from time to time.


• Registration and control of invoices and disbursements.

Core Responsibilities

Engage in general tax compliance including but not limited to:

• Corporate tax compliance


• Transaction taxes administration and compliance


• Indirect tax administration and compliance


• Transfer pricing compliance


• Employment tax compliance


• Stamp duty compliance


• Any other tax compliance as required


• Support with tax audits


• Liaise with tax agents and other external consultants;


• Respond to routine queries from internal & external stakeholders


• Identify and assist Tax Manager with tax planning and advisory initiatives that concern Nigeria


• Engage in Ad-hoc tax related support


• Control and entry of invoices and disbursements for the Units into the accounting system and file for payment

HSE Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of HSE awareness;


• Observe and report any unsafe activities, conditions or situations;


• If you observe anything unsafe use the 'Stop Work' card.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience Required

• First Degree in a Business related discipline


• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, ACTI)


• Qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria


• 2 - 3 years' work experience in a tax function in a multinational company or a tax advisory firm


• Wide experience and knowledge of taxation within Nigeria


• Wide experience and knowledge of taxation within Nigeria's Oil & Gas Industry would be a plus


• Sound application of tax knowledge to commercial agenda


• Sound judgement regarding acceptable levels of tax risk


• Proficient Microsoft Office user


• Experience with standard accounting / ERP system(s)


• Focused on timely and quality deliverables


• Attention to detail


• Independence


• Team player.