Our client is a group of companies into manufacturing and sale of house hold appliances.

Job Location: Isolo, Lagos State

JOB PURPOSE:

The tax manager will be expected to provide advice and guidance about taxation, including ways of managing tax liability and compliance with current legislation. He/she would ensure remittances are done as at when due, will be expected to keep abreast of developments and continually review their technical knowledge in order to understand the implications of financial actions.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES:
• He will be handling FIRS and LIRS matters for the all companies in the Group.
• Interpret local tax codes and ensure compliance. Also research the implications of tax laws and advise the company on tax related issues. Examine and develop tax-saving strategies.
• Reconcile tax data on financial statements.
• He will scrutinise all voucher with tax point view for the group.
• Timely compliance / payment of VAT, PAYE, WHT and other statutory dues.
• Plan, direct, and execute various tax plans as required from time to time.
• Update management on tax laws.
• Perform research and prepare/review technical tax memorandum.
• Ensure that company's earnings, expenditures and investments are reported with accuracy and completeness with tax point of view.
• Coordinate audits by various taxation authorities.
• Research and correct process errors that caused incorrect tax filings.
• Negotiate with tax authorities over tax payment issues.
• Research the basis for tax positions to be taken.
• Calculating and legally minimising tax liabilities.
• Any other duties of related responsibility assigned from time to time.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
• Graduate of Accounting, CITN, ACCA, ACA, Masters Degree.
• Minimum of 5 years similar experience in a reputable organization.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
• The ability to interpret and clearly explain complex issues;
• The ability to conduct and accurately interpret research;
• Integrity; Diplomacy; Problem solving skills; Self-confidence; Interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; Good memory;
• The ability to work in a team.

SALARY:
• N225, 000 – N250, 000 / m (based on experience).

APPLICATION:
• Qualified applicants should forward all applications to ‘mgtpositions@stresert.com’ using ‘GROUP TAX MANAGER’ as subject of application. Application closes 26th April, 2015.