Tax Manager at LEAD Enterprise Support Company Limited
LEAD Enterprise Support Company Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Tax Manager
Job Summary
A reputable organization seeks a dedicated Tax Manager to effectively manage the relationship between the organization and tax authorities, ensuring smooth and compliant interaction with Inland & Internal Revenue Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant tax laws and finance acts (CIT, EDT, PAYE, WHT, VAT, TP, CRS, etc.)
- Monitor and ensure timely payment of taxes to relevant government authorities
- Verify that tax deductions are made from applicable transactions
- Coordinate tax audits and supervise tax functions across the organization
- Identify and leverage tax planning opportunities within applicable laws and regulations
- Establish processes for prompt filing of annual tax returns (PAYE and company income tax)
- Review and reconcile tax accruals (PAYE, WHT, and CIT) in the general ledger for adequacy
- Perform year-end accrual reviews and prepare tax provisions with supporting schedules
- Collaborate with the payroll unit to ensure accurate tax deductions
- Handle all tax information requests, including processing of tax clearance for staff and the organization
- Develop and implement best practices to improve tax processes
- Identify and mitigate tax risks
- Provide innovative tax planning solutions for staff and the organization
- Respond promptly to queries, demand notices, and official correspondences before deadlines
- Oversee remittance of WHT deductions and VAT payments to relevant tax authorities
- Provide monthly updates on tax matters affecting the organization and identify mitigation strategies
Key Performance Indicators
- Timeliness in preparation of all necessary tax reports and returns
- Timeliness in responding to requests and queries from revenue services
- Incidents of financial exposure or loss due to negligence in tax-related matters
- Accuracy of tax documentation and compliance records