Tax Specialist

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates. Position Overview: - The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring full tax compliance, managing end-to-end tax filings, supporting financial reporting and tax accounting processes, advising on transaction-related tax matters, and representing clients during tax audits while proactively mitigating tax risks. Key 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. Key Qualifications - 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.