Tax Specialist
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Job summary
Our client, a Tier 2 accounting and advisory firm serving Africa’s high-growth startups and SMEs across fintech, energy, logistics, manufacturing, and software, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tax Specialist with strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
4 years
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns (VAT, CIT, WHT, PAYE, Transfer Pricing) in full compliance with Nigerian tax laws, managing end-to-end submissions via Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and relevant State Internal Revenue Service (SIRS) portals.
- Ensure accurate tax computations, timely remittances, proper documentation, and audit-ready record retention.
- Prepare tax provisions, post accurate tax entries in the general ledger, reconcile tax balances with financial statements, and support deferred tax calculations in line with IFRS and Nigerian accounting standards.
- Review invoices, contracts, and business transactions to ensure VAT and WHT compliance, identify tax risks, and provide practical advisory recommendations.
- Monitor regulatory changes, respond to tax authority queries, represent clients during federal and state tax audits, and implement proactive tax risk mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
- Professional certification, such as ICAN, ACCA, or CITN, is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years’ hands-on experience in Nigerian tax practice.
- Consulting experience is an added advantage.
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