Associate - Tax, Regulatory and Insurance at Pan African Towers Limited

Pan African Towers Limited, is a telecommunications infrastructure and wireless service facilitator. We made our debut on the African continent, starting with initial business operations in Nigeria, in 2017; we will soon have operations in Ghana, and Liberia. We now have close to a thousand towers and operate in every city in Nigeria. We have an aggressive growth plan to reach all parts of Africa and aim to deploy up to thirty-five thousand (35,000) towers, within the next five years to help bridge the broadband coverage gap in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate - Tax, Regulatory and Insurance

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

About the Role

• As an Associate in Tax, Regulatory & Insurance, you will be an essential member of our team, contributing to the organization's financial compliance and risk management efforts.
• This role involves supporting the execution of tax strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting in managing the company's insurance portfolio.
• The Associate Tax, Regulatory & Insurance will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze tax implications, and contribute to the development of comprehensive regulatory and insurance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and filing federal, state, end local tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with all required tax documentation, including gathering and organising supporting financial records.
• Support the Head of Tax. Regulatory and Insurance in developing and implementing tax planning strategies to optimise the organisation's tax position
• Conduct research on tax laws and regulations changes to identify tax savings opportunities and mitigate potential risks.
• Assist in the preparation of tax-related computations for financial statements, audits, and external reporting requirements, e.g., CIT, WHT, VAT, PAYE etc.
• Collaborate with the Head of Tax, Regulatory and Insurance to develop responses to tax notices and inquiries, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Support the development and im p lementation of efficient tax complian ce systems and processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and operations teams, to gather relevant tax information and ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
• Liaise with external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants to obtain input and support on tax-related projects and initiatives.
• Other duties assigned by line manager.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting / Other related fields. A master's degree in taxation or relevant certifications is an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years of tax consulting experience
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations in Nigeria is essential.
• Proficient in tax software and MS Office applications, with strong Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem -solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• At PAT, we believe in the power of collaboration.
• Our team comprises diverse, talented individuals who work together to achieve common goals. We value different perspectives and ideas, making PAT a stimulating and inclusive workplace.

Application Closing Date
16th February, 2024.