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Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Olam Agri • Nigeria, Nigeria
24 days ago
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Job title : Tax Manager

Job Location : Nigeria

Deadline : January 16, 2026

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Job Description

  • The Tax Manager will oversee all aspects of taxation for assigned business units or regions within Olam Agri.
  • This includes managing tax compliance processes, optimizing the company's effective tax rate (ETR), conducting tax planning initiatives, and minimizing tax risks.
  • The role requires a deep understanding of corporate income tax, withholding tax, VAT / GST, and international tax principles (including Transfer Pricing and BEPS rules).
  • The Tax Manager will partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Business teams to ensure tax efficiency in all commercial transactions and operational structures.
  • Key Deliverables

    Tax Planning and Optimization :

  • Identify and implement legitimate tax planning strategies to legally minimize tax liabilities and optimize the Effective Tax Rate (ETR).
  • Conduct tax due diligence and structuring advice for new investments, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring projects within the Olam Agri group.
  • Tax Risk Management and Audits :

  • Manage and coordinate all tax audits, inquiries, and disputes with local and international tax authorities, minimizing potential exposure and ensuring favorable outcomes.
  • Maintain robust documentation and control frameworks to support tax positions and demonstrate compliance with Transfer Pricing rules (e.g., local file, master file).
  • Advisory and Business Support :

  • Provide expert tax advice on complex operational and commercial matters, including commodity trading structures, cross-border transactions, and supply chain logistics.
  • Stay abreast of new and evolving tax legislation
  • Tax Compliance and Reporting :

  • Manage and review the preparation and timely filing of all corporate income tax returns and statutory tax payments across relevant jurisdictions.
  • Oversee and ensure compliance with Indirect Tax requirements (VAT / GST, Sales Tax) and Withholding Tax obligations for both domestic and cross-border payments.
  • Prepare and review tax provisions for financial reporting (IFRS / GAAP) and Deferred Tax computations, ensuring accuracy for period-end closing.
  • Strategic Effectiveness :

  • Value Creation : Act as a strategic partner by ensuring that all commercial initiatives and operational models are tax-efficient, thus preserving business value and enhancing shareholder return.
  • Risk Control : Proactively identify and assess high-risk tax areas within the agribusiness and manufacturing value chain, developing and implementing controls to ensure sustainable tax governance and mitigate exposure.
  • Automation and Efficiency : Champion the adoption of tax technology and automation tools to streamline tax compliance, reporting, and documentation processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
  • Requirements

  • Professional Certification : A recognized professional qualification in Tax or Accounting is essential (e.g., Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA), or equivalent).
  • Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Tax Law, or a related field. A Master's degree in Taxation is highly desirable.
  • Experience : 6 to 10 years of progressive corporate tax experience in a complex multinational environment or a specialized tax consulting firm.
  • Sector Knowledge : Experience with tax issues specific to Agribusiness, Commodity Trading, Manufacturing, or FMCG is a significant advantage.
  • Technical Expertise : Comprehensive knowledge of Corporate Income Tax (CIT), International Tax, and Indirect Tax (VAT / GST). Strong understanding of Transfer Pricing principles.
  • Accounting for Tax : Proficiency in ASC 740 (or equivalent IFRS / GAAP standards) for accounting for income taxes, including deferred tax calculations and effective tax rate reconciliation.
  • System Proficiency : Experience working with tax compliance software and major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for extracting financial data and managing tax reporting processes.
  • Communication & Negotiation : Exceptional analytical, research, and technical writing skills. Proven ability to effectively negotiate and communicate complex tax issues with tax authorities and senior management.
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