Tax Analyst

About this role

First Ally Capital in Lagos is seeking a Tax Analyst who reports to the Financial Controller. The role focuses on day-to-day tax compliance and underpinning financial accounting, including preparing tax schedules and assisting with returns, reconciliations, and audits. The position involves supporting month-end and year-end close, handling intercompany and transfer pricing documentation, and ensuring statutory deadlines are met. It is a hands-on role that requires accuracy, good documentation, and timely delivery. The employer is an Issuing House and Financial Advisory firm with services spanning bonds, equity capital, M&A, restructuring, and project advisory.

What you would do

• Prepare and review tax schedules for VAT, WHT, CIT, CGT, PAYE and other statutory taxes.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of periodic tax returns and meet deadlines.
• Reconcile tax ledger balances with returns, receipts and the general ledger.
• Review transactions for correct tax treatment and identify tax exposures.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and guidance from authorities.
• Support tax audits and liaise with external consultants.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and intercompany monitoring.
• Prepare management accounts and support month-end and year-end close.
• Perform bank, ledger and intercompany reconciliations and ensure proper documentation.
• Reconcile tax-related ledgers with returns and receipts and follow up on outstanding items.

What they are asking for

• First Degree, minimum second-class upper, in finance or related fields.
• Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA is an advantage.

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