AuditTax Manager

The Audit & Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing the organisations tax management internal audit activities and regulatory compliance. The role will ensure adherence to applicable tax legislation financial control frameworks and corporate governance standards while proactively managing tax risks and optimising available incentives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee tax compliance activities including corporate tax VAT withholding tax transfer pricing and other statutory obligations while ensuring effective management of applicable incentives exemptions and special regulatory provisions.
• Prepare and review tax computations returns and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy completeness and adherence to applicable regulations.
• Provide tax advisory support including tax planning risk mitigation strategies and assessment of regulatory changes impacting the organisations operations.
• Coordinate responses to tax audits assessments investigations and regulatory inquiries including engagements with relevant government authorities.
• Develop and execute annual internal audit plans covering financial operational compliance and process reviews.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls risk management frameworks and business processes identifying opportunities to strengthen governance and operational efficiency.
• Identify control gaps monitor remediation actions and track implementation of audit recommendations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records to support regulatory requirements operational activities and reporting obligations.
• Support external audit processes statutory reporting requirements and reviews of financial records to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory obligations.
• Prepare management reports on tax exposures audit findings compliance matters and process improvement opportunities to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 810 years of progressive experience in taxation audit and financial compliance.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Economics or a related field.
• Masters degree or MBA is an added advantage.
• Professional accounting and tax qualification such as ACA ACCA ANAN CPA or equivalent; CITN certification is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and regulations.
• In-depth understanding of applicable regulatory frameworks including special economic zone requirements.
• Internal audit risk management and corporate governance expertise.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time