Costing and Tax Officer

Position Overview

Our client is a manufacturing company based in Nnewi, Anambra State, seeking to hire a Head of Costing & Tax. This role is responsible for managing two critical financial functions: product costing/management accounting and corporate taxation. The position ensures accurate product cost calculation for pricing and profitability analysis and guarantees full compliance with all federal and state tax regulations. The role provides management with essential financial insights for strategic decision-making and safeguards the company against tax risks.

Reports To

Chief Finance Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and refine standard costing models for all cable and product lines. Analyse actual production costs against standards, investigate variances, and report on manufacturing efficiency and product profitability.
• Prepare detailed monthly management accounts, including cost of sales, gross margin analysis, and departmental performance reports to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Manage the company's complete tax portfolio. Ensure accurate computation, timely filing, and payment of all taxes (Company Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Withholding Tax, Tertiary Education Tax, etc.). Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Lead the cost centre budgeting process. Provide detailed costing data and analysis to support the annual operating budget and periodic financial forecasts.
• Oversee the accurate valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory in the financial records in accordance with IFRS.
• Serve as the primary contact for all tax authorities. Coordinate and manage tax audits, investigations, and disputes, ensuring the company's interests are robustly defended.
• Continuously review and improve costing systems, tax processes, and reporting tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.