Tax Accountant at Eta Zuma Group W/A Limited

Eta-Zuma Group is a company of 8 separate companies with exploration licenses covering diverse solid minerals like iron ore, gold, tantalite, coal, limestone/marble, etc. In April 2009, these eight companies were acquired by Energy and Metal Industries Limited to form the Eta-Zuma Group Limited.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax Accountant

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare tax payments
• Estimate and track tax returns
• Complete quarterly and annual tax reports
• Organize and update the company’s tax database
• Recommend tax strategies that align with business goals
• Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns
• Share financial data with the accounting department
• Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profits
• Follow industry trends and track changes related to taxes
• Collaborating with other client companies to understand business practices and new projects, and communicating the tax implications of business practices across these companies.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Forecast tax predictions to senior managers
• Monitoring changes to tax laws and regulations, and making the appropriate updates to policies and strategies.
• Development and maintenance of relationships with appropriate personnel in relevant tax authorities and liaising with tax officials where the need arises.
• Prepare preliminary tax computation (PAYE, CIT, TET) for tax audits as may be requested.
• Management and Filing of Transfer pricing.

Competencies/ Requirements / Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant subject;
• Industry certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years proven work experience as a Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Tax Preparer
• Excellent analytical and time management skills
• Strong numeracy & analytical skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with accounting ERP software packages
• Computer literacy (MS Excel in particular)
• Must have skill on documentation
• Must be up to date on tax matters and must have good knowledge on Tax law.

Application Closing Date
17th July, 2024.