Tax Accountant Eti-Osa

Deloitte is the largest private professional services network in the world. Everyday, approximately 286,200 professionals in more than 150 countries demonstrate their commitment to making an impact that matters. Our West Africa practice serves multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises and the public sector across Nigeria and Ghana.

In Nigeria, Deloitte is one of the leading professional services firms, specializing in providing Audit, Tax, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory services. We serve clients in a variety of industries from financial services, consumer, telecommunications, media & technology, energy resources & Industrial and government and public services. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Tax Accountant

Location: Eti-Osa, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Job 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    

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

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.

11th September 2026. How to Apply

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