Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Compliance / Reporting Direct Taxes at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC)

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is a dynamic global energy company with businesses and operations across the entire spectrum of the energy value chain. It is a state oil company in Nigeria. Formerly a fully-owned government company, it was transformed from into a limited liability company in July 2022.[1] NNPC Limited is the only entity licensed to operate in the country's petroleum industry. It partners with foreign oil companies to exploit Nigeria's fossil fuel resources.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Compliance / Reporting Direct Taxes

Location: Nigeria
Department: Finance and Accounting

Objectives

• To be responsible for enforcing regulations in all aspects and levels of business as well as provide guidance on compliance matters.
• To ensure the NNPC Limited adheres to financial reporting standards and in-house policies.
• To preserve integrity by ensuring the Corporation maintains lawful and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of Group Tax Compliance Report (Monthly, Quarterly);
• Provide response to queries during tax audit;
• Interfacing with BUs to obtain inputs required for the Group Tax Compliance Report;
• Ensure accurate tax computations and filing of returns as at when due;
• Any other assigned task by the Lead Tax Analyst (Tax Compliance & Reporting);
• File WHT and VAT with the appropriate Tax Authority;
• Advice against potential tax liabilities and its implications.
• Liaise with relevant tax authorities in areas of discrepancies between tax payable and tax paid during tax assessment;
• Complete required tax reporting in a timely manner.
• Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness;
• Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues;
• Discuss emerging compliance issues with management or employees.

Educational Qualification

• First Degree or its equivalent in Social Science preferably in Accounting, Economics, Banking & Finance or Insurance or related fields
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Certification in Professional membership of any of the relevant body e.g. ACA, ACCA, ANAN, CFA, CIS, CITN, NIM

Experience:

• Minimum of 9 years relevant post qualification experience. Experience in the oil and gas industry will be an added advantage.

Competence:

• Knowledge of relevant tax legislation
• FIRS circulars
• Commercial Orientation
• Knowledge of Oil and Gas Industry
• High level communication
• IT skills.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2024.