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Tax Executive
About this role
The role is for a Tax Executive based in Rivers, Nigeria. The role focuses on managing tax compliance, reporting, planning and advisory to ensure adherence to Nigerian tax regulations while minimising risk and improving tax efficiency. The employer is Proten International, a human resource and management consulting firm with operations in Africa and beyond, providing advisory, transformation and related services to diverse industries.
What you would do
- File and pay CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, TET and other applicable taxes on time.
- Ensure compliance with FIRS, state revenue services and relevant tax rules.
- Support tax planning, advisory, provisions and financial statement disclosures.
- Monitor tax legislation and assess its impact on the business.
- Advise on tax implications of contracts, transactions, expatriate taxation and intercompany dealings.
- Maintain accurate tax records and support tax audits.
- Strengthen internal controls around tax processes.
- Drive improvements and automate tax reporting processes.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
- ICAN or ACCA certification.
- 3–5 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a multinational or large corporate setting.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, FIRS practices and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Fusion, and tax reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
- Preferred: experience in manufacturing, oil and gas or free zone operations; knowledge of tax incentives, export processing zones and cross-border taxation.
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