Experienced Tax Consultant

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tax Consultant to provide professional tax advisory, compliance, and planning services. The successful candidate will support clients and internal stakeholders by ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file tax returns (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, EDT, etc.) in line with applicable tax laws and deadlines
• Provide tax advisory services on transactions, restructuring, and day-to-day operations
• Ensure clients' compliance with federal and state tax regulations and filing requirements
• Liaise with tax authorities (NRS, State IRS, and other agencies) on tax audits, investigations, and reconciliations
• Review tax computations, assessments, and correspondence from tax authorities
• Support tax audits, objections, and dispute resolution processes
• Identify tax risks and provide practical recommendations to mitigate exposure
• Keep up to date with changes in tax laws, regulations, and relevant circulars
• Prepare tax reports, opinions, and advisory memoranda for management and clients
• Assist in training junior staff and reviewing their work where required

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant tax consulting or tax compliance experience
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CITN, or equivalent (highly desirable)
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and regulations (CITA, PITA, VAT Act, WHT, etc.)
• Experience dealing with FIRS and State Internal Revenue Services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; knowledge of tax software is advantageous
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication and client management abilities