Tax Accountant
@Deloitte Nigeria posted 4 hours agoJob Detail
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Job ID 63379
Job Description
Description:
- We are looking for an exceptional Tax Accountant to join our Finance Team.
Summary of Responsibility
- Manage withholding tax collection, reporting, and reconciliation activities; support statutory tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, and vendor withholding tax obligations; maintain accurate tax records and client accounts; liaise with clients and tax authorities; and provide administrative and compliance support to the Tax Compliance Manager to ensure timely and effective tax compliance across the firm.
Responsibilities  Â
- Client With-holding Tax collection, management and reporting.
- Management of monthly PAYE, VAT, and other statutory tax computations and remittances.
- Application of cash collection, WHT receipts and credit notes to receivable balances, and engagement with business managers & partner on WHT debtor collection.
- Administration of staff tax matters, including Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) applications and renewals.
- Prepare tax reconciliations and support balance sheet account reviews and month-end reporting.
- Support responses to tax authority enquiries, audits, investigations, and regulatory reviews.
- Support process improvement initiatives and tax compliance projects within the Finance function
- Perform other tax and compliance-related duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting or related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower / Lower Credit Division.
- Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level / NECO subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only.
- Fully qualified member of ICAN, ACCA or CITN.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in taxation, accounting, finance, or regulatory compliance.
- Good knowledge of the Nigeria Tax laws.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools (advanced excel).
- Experience using ERP systems and tax compliance software is an advantage.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
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