General Manager - Tax, Finance

About this role

MTN Nigeria is hiring a General Manager for Tax and Finance to lead the tax function across MTN Nigeria, its subsidiaries and MTN Nigeria Foundation. The role involves setting tax strategy, governance, compliance, risk management and tax efficiency, and providing strategic tax advice on business decisions. The GM will manage tax technology, external advisers, transfer pricing, reporting and interaction with tax authorities, the Board and other stakeholders. The position is based in Ikoyi, Lagos and is a full‑time role reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. The employer operates in telecommunications and digital services across Nigeria with MTN Group policy guiding tax matters.

What you would do

• Lead the MTN Nigeria tax function across MTN Nigeria, subsidiaries and MTN Foundation.
• Develop and implement tax strategy, governance, compliance and risk management.
• Oversee tax technology roadmap and automation, and ensure data quality and system integration with tax authorities.
• Manage external tax advisers and ensure knowledge transfer to internal team.
• Provide tax and transfer pricing input for disclosures and engage with Board, shareholders and authorities.
• Advise on tax implications for business decisions, products, restructurings and investments.
• Drive efficiency through process optimization and cost management of advisers.
• Provide tax guidance to HR and payroll and ensure accurate VAT, invoicing and withholding processes.
• Oversee tax compliance activities including filing, payment and obtaining tax clearances.
• Monitor tax legislation and lead changes across business processes and contracts.

What they are asking for

• First degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• Full professional membership of ICAN, CITN or ACCA.
• Desirable postgraduate qualification in transfer pricing or international tax (e.g., CIOT Advanced Diploma in International Taxation).
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in tax, including in-house or advisory practice.
• Experience leading change or transformation in a tax function.
• At least 3 years in senior management and 3 years in a relevant sector such as telecommunications or regulated industries.

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