Tax Accountant

Job title : Tax Accountant

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 10, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Purpose

• To manage the company's tax compliance, tax accounting, statutory filings, reconciliations, and tax-related reporting in accordance with applicable Nigerian tax laws and regulatio
• ns. The role will ensure timely and accurate tax filings, minimize compliance risks, and support the company during tax audits and assessments.

Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance:

• Prepare and file applicable tax returns within statutory deadlines.
• Manage Withholding Tax (WHT) calculations, deductions, payments, and credit notes/certificates.
• Prepare and monitor Value Added Tax (VAT) computations and filings.
• Handle PAYE and other applicable employment-related tax obligations.
• Monitor applicable Companies Income Tax (CIT) obligations.
• Review tax implications of transactions before posting/processing where required.
• Maintain an accurate tax compliance calendar.

Tax Reconciliation & Accounting:

• Reconcile WHT, VAT, PAYE, CIT and other tax-related ledger accounts.
• Reconcile tax deductions with vendor/customer balances.
• Track outstanding WHT certificates and tax credits.
• Ensure tax balances in the accounting system agree with statutory records.
• Prepare tax schedules and supporting workings for management and auditors.

Tax Audit & Regulatory Matters:

• Coordinate responses to tax queries from relevant Nigerian tax authorities.
• Support tax audits, investigations, assessments and reconciliations.
• Maintain proper documentation for tax audits.
• Liaise with external tax consultants and auditors when required.
• Monitor changes in Nigerian tax legislation and communicate relevant changes to management.

Transaction Review:

• Review invoices, payments, contracts and other transactions for applicable tax treatments.
• Ensure appropriate WHT rates and VAT treatments are applied.
• Identify potential tax exposures and escalate them to management.
• Assist in reviewing cross-border transactions and applicable tax considerations.

Reporting:

• Prepare monthly tax reports and compliance status reports.
• Provide management with information regarding tax liabilities, credits and exposures.
• Prepare tax provisions and schedules for month-end and year-end closing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN/ACCA or equivalent is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of relevant tax/accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax compliance and accounting practices.
• Experience with accounting/ERP software and Microsoft Excel.