Senior Tax Manager (Food/QSR Industry) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Grade: Senior Manager

Reports to: Head of Finance

Our client is one of the foremost Quick Service Restaurant brand in Nigeria with presence across major cities in Nigeria.

The Company is seeking to hire a Senior Tax Manager that will be responsible for keeping the business abreast with new tax regulations and compliant with state and federal tax regulations.

Job Summary: This role will help the business develop and implement policies for dealing with tax related issues.

The ideal candidate for this role must be up to date with emerging tax laws and trends and well able to advise the Company on tax related issues.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of the strategic Tax plan for the Company.
• Assist the Company to make rational tax decisions and maximize tax engagements.
• Develop procedures, schedules, priorities and programmes for achieving Tax objectives and goals.
• Communicate Tax findings effectively through professionally designed Tax reports.
• Prepare financial tax provisions for the Company, and preparing the consolidated Federal and State tax returns periodically.
• Keep abreast of relevant updates regarding financial reporting framework and tax regulation while advising the business on a need basis.
• Prepare and file annual and periodic tax returns, whilst ensuring the business is not exposed to tax risk.
• Oversee the process of tax computation, Capital Allowance Computation and obtaining certificates of acceptance.
• Coordinate the activities of the tax department.
• Ensure that the department renders quality tax services to business divisions.
• Extend advisory services to individuals and businesses.
• Ensure that Company’s tax dealings are in compliance with laid down tax laws.
• Prepare tax reports, correspondence, and research memoranda.
• Assist or advice the company on how to avert task risks.
• Assist or advice the company on how to manage tax burdens.
• Identify factors that may lead to tax risks.
• Carryout research on new tax laws and trends.
• Plan, assigns and supervises audit staff.
• Implement Tax operations.

Requirements

• First degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance.
• Masters’ degree in Accounting, Finance or related field will be an added advantage.
• 8+ years’ experience in a core financial or Tax Operations capacity.
• Membership of CITN, ICAN, CFA or any other related professional qualification is required.
• Knowledge of FIRS and GAAP.
• Knowledge of SEC and FRCN rules.
• Knowledge of Tax regulations.
• Knowledge of the money market.
• Knowledge of the Food/QSR Industry processes.
• Outstanding attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Great team player.

Benefits
N700, 000.00 monthly net + other benefits