Tax Officer

Responsibilities:

• Review Value Added Tax (VAT) computations, returns, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with Nigerian tax laws.
• Review monthly excise duty computations and reconcile them with production records and SAP data.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely excise duty reporting.
• Support the preparation and filing of tax returns, tax payments, and other statutory compliance obligations.
• Perform tax reconciliations and investigate discrepancies between tax records, financial statements, and supporting documents.
• Assist with tax audits, tax authority enquiries, and other regulatory compliance matters.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, Procurement, and other departments to resolve tax-related issues.
• Review financial transactions and invoices to ensure appropriate tax treatment and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support the Tax Manager in conducting tax research, financial analysis, and special tax-related projects.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax reporting while maintaining compliance with applicable Nigerian tax laws.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in taxation, accounting, or auditing.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Sound understanding of Company Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), and excise duty.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and financial reconciliations.
• Experience using SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial and tax reporting.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Payroll, and Procurement.
• Good understanding of statutory tax filing, payment procedures, and regulatory compliance in Nigeria.
• Location must be Lagos State.