About this role
The role is for a Tax Analyst in Lagos, reporting to the Financial Controller. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day tax compliance, help with financial accounting and month-end/year-end processes, and support audits with external consultants. Responsibilities include preparing and filing tax schedules (VAT, WHT, CIT, CGT, PAYE), reconciling tax balances, monitoring transfer pricing, and assisting with management accounts and financial reporting. The position requires collaboration with tax authorities and consultants, thorough documentation, and meeting statutory deadlines. The employer, First Ally Capital, is a Nigerian financial services firm focused on advisory and investment services with a history dating back to 2014.
What you would do
- Maintain tax documentation and evidence of tax payments.
- Support tax audits, investigations, and correspondence with authorities and consultants.
- Monitor intercompany transactions for transfer pricing compliance.
- Assist in preparing and filing transfer pricing returns.
- Assist external consultants in responding to tax queries and assessments.
- Prepare and file periodic tax returns and meet deadlines.
- Prepare and review tax schedules (VAT, WHT, CIT, CGT, PAYE).
- Reconcile tax ledger balances with returns and payments.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Reconcile general ledger and intercompany balances related to tax.
What they are asking for
- First Degree in Finance or related field (minimum second-class upper).
- Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA is an advantage.
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