• Application Deadline:
• Position: Tax & Audit Executive


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Description

Tax:

• Prepare tax returns and facilitate payments including suggestions on payment plans.


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


• 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 the business goal.


• Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns.


• Share financial data with the accounting department.


• Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profit.


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


• Review internal control systems, perform walkthrough processes, and analyze 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 operation and process.


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


• Review all financial materials and procedures 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 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.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Tax / Audit Accountant.


• 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.


• QuickBooks proficient.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of work 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.