Tax and Payroll Manager at Guinness Nigeria Plc

Guiness Nigeria Plc - We are Guinness Nigeria, member of Diageo Plc the world's leading premium drinks business with an unrivalled collection of beverage alcohol & non-alcohol brands across the Spirits, Wine & Beer categories.

Guinness Nigeria operates a Total Beverage Business (TBB). A key contributor to the success of the GNPLC strategic plan is an effective & flexible field sales force demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity. We put the customer at the heart of everything we do, and through this, will deliver sustained, mutual growth for our brands, categories, customers and partners. Will you partner with us on this journey?

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax and Payroll Manager

AutoReqId: 46730BR
Location: Lagos
Function: Finance
Type of Job: Full Time - Exempt

Job Description

• Guinness Nigeria is a leading brewer and marketer of premium alcoholic and malt drinks in Nigeria. It has the vision of being the Nigeria’s No 1 brewer.
• Diageo Africa and Guinness Nigeria are aligned on the growth agenda and in recognition of this have approved the role of a Tax and Insurance Manager to implement policies as they relate to Taxation and Insurance accounting.
• Also statutory tax compliance and reconciliations of all tax related accounts in the general ledger.

Job Purpose

• The Tax and Payroll Manager will functions as an internal tax administrator/insurance specialist /Adviser to the business.
• Ensure the development, update of the company’s tax and other related policies and guidelines
• Manage scheduling, payment and returns of State and Federal Government Taxes
• Ensure provision of insurance cover for the company’s assets
• Ensure all payroll transactions are delivered promptly, accurately and completely.

Dimensions

• Diageo, statutory and management Tax Reporting.
• Ensure Controls around Accounting for taxation meets a minimum of ‘satisfactory’ CARM rating.

a.) Market Complexity:

• The Tax and Payroll Manager is required to play a significant leadership role within RTR team to ensure that the functional/ business agenda are closely aligned.
• Ensures timely, accurate and relevant financial information are reported to management and Diageo. Also ensures the company complies with the statutory reporting requirements.
• He is responsible for implementing all CARM controls effectively and efficiently in all areas under his control as highlighted above.

b.) Leadership and Functional Capabilities:

Top Accountabilities
Tax & Insurance Management:

• Prompt payment of all taxes due to the state and federal government.
• Ensure all tax related risks are captured in the tax risk matrix and circulated to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure prompt completion of tax Magnitude Validation Model in conjunction with tax consultants.
• Manage relationship with tax consultants to ensure company tax objectives are delivered to time and in line with appropriate legislation
• Satisfactory compliance with tax controls as required by CARM.
• All tax queries and correspondences are responded to and appropriate steps taken to avoid penalties due to non-compliance.
• Ensure all relevant aspects of local tax legislation are fully embedded in the company’s tax declaration and continuously monitor compliance of same.
• Steer, advise and support the company’s financials from tax perspectives.
• Prompt monthly reconciliation of tax related accounts
• Oversee the risk management process and ensure adequate insurance cover for the company’s assets
• Manage relationships with Insurance Brokers to optimize value from our policies
• Ensure compliance with local insurance legislation
• Negotiate the company to a position of strength on all insurance policies
• Ensure prompt reporting and processing of claims
• Develop and document insurance policy & procedures

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Graduate caliber plus membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria with relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years experience with proven integrity.

Knowledge:

• Sound IT knowledge in the use of outlook (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge in accounting package-SAP (All modules).

Barriers to Success in Role:

• Inability to manage and influence a spectrum of key Innovation stakeholders and elicit buy-in and support.
• Inability to learn fast, adaptation to a new, flexible role and manage relationships with varied stakeholders.
• Inability to plan work and work under tight deadlines.

Flexible Working options:

• Lagos based with some travels within/ outside Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online