Tax Officer Lagos

Mandilas Group Limited is a conglomerate of companies with branches in different parts of the country. Our Core activities include Engineering / Air conditioning Sales, Installation and Service, Plumbing and Automobile Sales / Leasing / Service.

We seek to recruit individuals with strong professional and academic credentials with cognate years of experience who will deliver value to stakeholders. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Tax Officer

Location: Lagos Responsibilities

Prepare and submit periodic tax returns, declarations, and other statutory filings within prescribed deadlines. Compute, review, and reconcile applicable taxes, including Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), Company Income Tax (CIT), and other relevant taxes and levies, as assigned. Monitor compliance with applicable federal and state tax requirements across the Company's business operations. Maintain an up-to-date tax compliance calendar covering filing deadlines, payment dates, renewals, and other statutory obligations. Ensure timely remittance of taxes deducted or collected by the Company and maintain evidence of payment. Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate relevant implications to the Finance team and other affected departments.

Prepare tax schedules, computations, supporting workings, and reconciliations for review and approval. Reconcile tax control accounts and statutory deductions against the general ledger, invoices, payment records, and relevant supporting documents. Verify the accuracy of tax invoices, credit notes, withholding tax deductions, and VAT records. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in tax balances, assessments, and remittance records. Support the accurate recognition and reporting of current tax liabilities and other tax-related balances in the Company's financial records. Maintain records of tax credits, deductions, recoverable taxes, and outstanding tax obligations.

Coordinate the preparation and submission of documents required for tax audits, investigations, and regulatory reviews. Liaise with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), relevant State Internal Revenue Services, and other authorised tax agencies on routine tax compliance matters, subject to approval and delegated authority. Track tax assessments, queries, notices, and correspondence, ensuring timely responses and resolution of outstanding issues. Maintain a register of tax audits, assessments, disputes, and outstanding compliance actions. Support the preparation of responses to tax queries and the review of proposed assessments. Escalate potential penalties, disputed liabilities, and significant tax exposures to the appropriate supervisor.

Payroll and Employee-Related Tax Compliance:

Collaborate with Human Resources and Payroll to ensure the accurate computation, deduction, reconciliation, and remittance of Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) taxes. Reconcile payroll tax schedules against payroll reports, employee records, and statutory remittance evidence. Support the preparation and filing of applicable employee tax returns, annual declarations, and other payroll-related statutory submissions. Monitor changes in personal income tax requirements and advise the relevant teams on their operational implications. Maintain appropriate documentation for payroll tax audits and employee tax compliance reviews.

Identify potential tax risks arising from business transactions, procurement, imports, sales, contracts, and intercompany transactions. Review transactions and supporting documentation to ensure appropriate tax treatment in accordance with applicable legislation. Support the assessment of tax implications for proposed business arrangements, capital expenditure, and contractual commitments. Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency within the law and recommend appropriate corrective measures. Assist in evaluating the tax implications of changes in legislation, business operations, and accounting procedures.

Maintain an organised electronic and physical archive of tax returns, computations, receipts, certificates, assessments, correspondence, and supporting documents. Ensure the availability and integrity of tax records for internal review, external audit, and regulatory inspection. Adhere to approved financial policies, delegation of authority, document management procedures, and internal control requirements. Identify control weaknesses in tax processes and recommend practical improvements. Support the implementation of tax compliance procedures across relevant business units and Group entities, where applicable.

Prepare periodic tax compliance reports highlighting filings, remittances, outstanding liabilities, assessments, and potential exposures. Provide tax schedules and supporting documentation for monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting. Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Sales, Human Resources, Payroll, Legal, and other relevant departments to obtain accurate information for tax computations. Follow up on outstanding withholding tax certificates, VAT documentation, and other tax-related evidence from customers, suppliers, and business partners. Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the line manager.

N200,000 - N300,000 / month. Application Closing Date

Not Specified. How to Apply

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