Head,Tax Administration

Position: Head, Tax Administration

Location: Port-Harcourt

Client Industry: Energy Services Industry

Client Overview:

Our client is a leading indigenous company in the Oil, Gas, and Energy industry, specializing in Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning (EPCIC) of Pipelines and Facilities.

Position Overview

The Head, Tax Administration is responsible for leading and managing the company’s tax strategy, compliance, and administration in line with Nigerian tax regulations and applicable international requirements, the role is to ensure full compliance with FIRS and other regulatory bodies while optimizing tax efficiency across EPCIC operations. The role provides strategic tax advisory on complex oil & gas project structures, contracts, and cross-border transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Planning (Nigeria Focus)

• Developing and implementing tax strategies aligned with Nigerian tax laws and corporate objectives.
• Optimize tax positions on EPCIC contracts considering Companies Income Tax (CIT), Tertiary Education Tax (TET), VAT, and Withholding Tax (WHT).
• Advising on tax-efficient structuring of contracts, joint ventures, and subcontracting arrangements.
• Providing guidance on Nigerian Content Development (NCDMB) compliance implications on taxation.

Tax Compliance & Reporting (FIRS & State Authorities)

• Ensuring timely and accurate filing of all federal and state tax returns, including CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE etc.
• Managing compliance with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) regulations and State Internal Revenue Services.
• Overseeing tax remittances and ensuring proper documentation for all statutory filings.

EPCIC Project Tax Management

• Review EPCIC contracts to identify tax exposures, including WHT deductions, VAT applicability, and permanent establishment risks.
• Advising project teams on tax treatment of mobilization fees, retention sums, and subcontractor payments.
• Ensuring proper tax planning during bidding, project execution, and close-out phases.

VAT & WHT Administration

• Ensuring correct application of VAT, including input-output optimization.
• Managing WHT deductions, credits utilization, and reconciliation.
• Providing guidance on exemptions, zero-rating, and project-specific treatments.

Tax Risk, Audit & Dispute Management

• Leading tax audits, investigations, and engagements with regulators.
• Managing disputes, objections, and settlements to minimize exposure.
• Maintaining documentation to support filings and defend positions.

NCDMB & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure alignment of tax practices with Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) requirements.
• Support compliance with local content obligations that impact taxation and cost structures.

Transfer Pricing & International Tax

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements.
• Managing cross-border transactions, expatriate taxation, and double taxation treaty applications.
• Monitoring global tax developments affecting Nigerian operations.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Establish strong internal controls over tax processes and reporting.
• Drive automation of tax reporting within ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Ensure proper integration of tax compliance into finance and project workflows.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with FIRS, State Tax Authorities, NCDMB, and external auditors.
• Advise internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Commercial, Projects) on tax implications.
• Manage relationships with external tax consultants and advisors.

Team Leadership & Development

• Leading and developing a high-performing tax team.
• Building tax awareness across finance and project teams.
• Setting performance targets and conducting evaluations.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

• Driving compliance with Occupational Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Policies, processes, procedures and applicable laws/legal requirements across the organization’s business.
• Take responsibility for their health & safety and those of stakeholders across the organization’s business.

Key Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field and an MBA or master's degree in a business-related field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10–15 years’ experience in tax management within Nigeria, preferably within EPC/EPCIC or oil & gas with proven experience handling FIRS audits and tax dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, FIRS regulations, and international tax frameworks.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (ACA, ACCA, CFA) is required; CITN strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Nigerian tax laws (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, TET)
• FIRS compliance and audit management
• Proven FIRS audit/dispute resolution experience
• EPCIC contract tax analysis
• International tax and Transfer pricing (Nigeria regulations)
• VAT and WHT administration in oil & gas projects
• Tax planning and structuring
• Regulatory compliance and reporting
• Strategic thinking and analytical ability
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Integrity and ethical judgment
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced Excel and Financial modeling
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet timelines

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