Group Tax Manager Job in Lagos at Stresert Services Limited

Stresert Services Limited - Our client, a group of companies into manufacturing and sale of house hold appliances is recruiting to fill the position of:


Job Title: Group Tax Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Purpose

• The tax manager will be expected to provide advice and guidance about taxation, including ways of managing tax liability and compliance with current legislation.
• He/she would ensure remittances are done as at when due, will be expected to keep abreast of developments and continually review his/her technical knowledge in order to understand the implications of financial actions.

• He will be handling FIRS and LIRS matters for the all companies in the Group.
• Interpret local tax codes and ensure compliance. Also research the implications of tax laws and advise the company on tax related issues. Examine and develop tax-saving strategies.
• Ensure that company's earnings, expenditures and investments are reported with accuracy and completeness with tax point of view.
• Coordinate audits by various taxation authorities.
• Research and correct process errors that caused incorrect tax filings.
• Negotiate with tax authorities over tax payment issues.
• Research the basis for tax positions to be taken.
• Calculating and legally minimising tax liabilities.
• Reconcile tax data on financial statements.
• He will scrutinise all voucher with tax point view for the group.
• Timely compliance / payment of VAT, PAYE, WHT and other statutory dues.
• Plan, direct, and execute various tax plans as required from time to time.
• Update management on tax laws.
• Perform research and prepare/review technical tax memorandum.
• Any other duties of related responsibility assigned from time to time.

• Graduate of Accounting, CITN, ACCA, ACA, Masters Degree.
• Minimum of 5 years similar experience in a reputable organization.

• The ability to interpret and clearly explain complex issues;
• The ability to conduct and accurately interpret research;
• Integrity; Diplomacy; Problem solving skills; Self-confidence; Interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; Good memory;
• The ability to work in a team.