Tax Officer

Job title : Tax Officer jobs in Lagos Job Location : Lagos Deadline : June 28, 2024 Quick Recommended Links

Duties & Responsibilities

• Remittance of monthly withholding tax on contract for the Bank.
• Review of remittance of internally generated taxes (VAT, WHT & PAYE) by branches and head office departments in line with laid down procedures.
• Participate in review, computation, filling and remittance of company income tax returns.
• Ensure timely filling of Income Tax Self-Assessment for the Bank.
• Review of response to inquiries on tax matters by various tax authorities and staff.
• Participate in various states’ tax audit and FIRS audit.
• Conduct test for adequacy of taxes deducted on transactions.
• Ensure timely preparation of tax clearance certificate for both staff and the Bank.
• Exposure of the bank to penalty by FIRS for non-rendition or under remittance of taxes.
• Exposure of the bank to sanctions/penalty for late rendition or payment of incomes taxes.
• Non - compliance with tax returns may lead to image problem.

Job Requirements
Education:

• Minimum Education: B.Tech, ACA
• Proficiency in the use Ms Word & Ms Excel.

Experience:

• Minimum experience: 2 years.

Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge:

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or its equivalent plus at least six years post Qualification years’ experience, with relevant / specific banking experience.
• Broad understanding of banking practice.
• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and IFRS Accounting Policy.

Skill / Competencies:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• An eye for detail and accuracy with a strong analytical capability.
• High level of computer literacy is required.

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Tax Officer in Lagos