PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) - Our client, one of West Africa's leading players in the sales and servicing of motor vehicles is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Assisting the Board of Directors and Management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by providing analysis, appraisals, recommendations, counsel and information concerning the activities reviewed to promote effective control and sound business practices to add value to the Company
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards
Provide an objective and independent assurance of the activities of the company, while evaluating and improving the effectiveness of control and governance process
Ensure compliance with legislations and minimising the company’s exposure to risk
Compliance:
Carry out compliance audits covering all operational areas
Promote and support a culture of compliance and corporate accountability through training and knowledge sharing
Examine and evaluate the policies, procedures and systems which are in place to ensure: reliability and integrity of information, compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations; safeguarding assets; economical and efficient use of resources; and accomplishment of established objectives and goals for operations or programs.
Monitor and ensure that all the regulatory and statutory requirements are adhered to and all payments and returns are completed as and when due
Respond to regulatory inquiries from relevant authorities and ensure all administrative records are up to date
Review the company’s practices and records for compliance with established rules and regulations
Conduct investigation of all identified irregularities
Internal Control:
Manage the internal control system of the Group
Develop annual internal audit plans
Carry out routine internal audit of entities in the Group; generate and circulate audit reports and follow up audit observations for corrective actions
Liaise with external auditors for planning and execution of annual statutory audit
Generate monthly report
Taxation:
Develop a Tax Compliance Calendar for the Group and manage it by ensuring that every entity of the Group complies with all relevant tax regulations and obligations
Manage the WHT receivable and credit notes portfolio of the Group
Ensure all tax submissions, remittances and returns are timely and accurately rendered
Constantly watch out for new tax laws and policies as they are issued by different tax authorities for adoption and implementation
Professionally, creatively and promptly respond to desk review queries
Prepare for and manage tax audits at State and Federal levels
Ensure that annual tax clearance certificates are obtained timely
Risk Management:
Design and implement an overall risk management plan for the Group
Assess risks – identify, analyse and estimate potential risks to the Group
Define risks acceptance criteria for the Group
Evaluate risks – compare estimated risks with criteria established by the Group
Generate monthly Risk Management Report
Skills:
Knowledge of audit standards and regulations
Risk assessment, analysis and management
Business process and control analysis
Auditing/accounting/cost control
Enterprise risk management
Investigation and reporting
Compliance management
Corporate governance and control
Persuasion skills
Competencies:
Professional Skepticism and confidentiality
Leadership and people management
Stakeholder and relationship engagement
Communication (written & verbal)
Analytical thinking
Problem solving and decision making
Attention to details
Computer skills
Poise, charisma, energy and versatility
Requirements
A First Degree in any discipline
Recognized professional certification e.g. ACCA, ACA, CITN etc.
Minimum four years working experience with an accounting or a tax firm, tax unit of a company or government agency