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Senior Tax Associate

Job Description - Senior Tax Associate

Job Summary:

The
Senior Tax Associate is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate tax
computations, filings, and remittances in compliance with relevant federal and
state tax regulations. This role involves direct engagement with tax
authorities (FIRS and LIRS), coordination with external consultants,
preparation of internal tax reports, and support for financial audits. The
ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of Nigerian
tax laws, and a keen eye for detail.


 Key Responsibilities:

1. Computation and Filing

  • Compute and file monthly
    Value Added Tax (VAT) returns.

  • Compute and file monthly
    Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax remittances.

  • Prepare and file Annual
    Employer Returns (e.g., Form H1).

2. Tax Payment & Remittance

  • Calculate and arrange timely
    payments of all tax liabilities to the Federal Inland Revenue Service
    (FIRS) and Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS).

  • Maintain accurate records of
    all tax payments and receipts.

3. Tax Reporting & Statistics

  • Prepare and maintain
    accurate monthly tax reports and statistics for internal use and
    compliance tracking.

4. Regulatory Liaison

  • Liaise with FIRS on federal
    tax matters and with LIRS (or other relevant state IRS) on state tax
    matters.

  • Coordinate with external tax
    consultants for correct interpretation and application of tax regulations.

5. Audit Coordination

  • Prepare and provide
    documentation during FIRS and LIRS tax audits.

  • Support the annual statutory
    financial audit by preparing necessary tax schedules, reconciliations, and
    compliance documentation.

6. Report Submission

  • Submit VAT reports – Monthly
  • Submit PAYE reports –
    Monthly

  • Submit Tax Statistics
    Reports – Monthly




Requirements

  • Bachelor’s
    degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

  • ICAN,
    ACCA, or CITN certification is highly desirable.

  • Minimum
    of 3–5 years experience in a tax or accounting role, preferably within a
    structured organization or tax consultancy firm.

  • Strong
    knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, policies, and regulatory requirements.

  • Proficiency
    in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP).

  • Excellent
    analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Good
    interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with internal and
    external stakeholders.

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits


  • Competitive
    Salary.

  • 13th Month
    Allowance.
  • Leave
    Allowance.
  • Monthly Performance
    Bonus.
  • Retirement Savings.
  • Medical Coverage.
  • Opportunity to work
    in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.



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