Tax and Audit Manager at Petrogap Oil and Gas Limited

Petrogap Oil and Gas Limited was incorporated as a response to the emerging trends in the dynamic Oil & Gas industry. We are a wholly indigenous company and registered player in the Upstream, Midstream and Downstream sectors of the Oil & Gas industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax and Audit Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns and facilitate payments including suggestions on payments plan.
• Design annual tax plan in line with the company’s goal
• Research, Estimate and track tax returns
• Prepare and Complete monthly, quarterly and annual tax reports
• Manage, Organize and update the company’s tax database
• Recommend tax strategies and methods required to manage taxes, 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
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Forecast tax predictions to Management
• Ensure compliance with regulators either federal, state or local authorities.
• Find tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings
• Advise Management about the impact of Tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws.
• Audit:
• Audit of financial statements and assessment of the books of account to ensure accuracy and regulatory
• compliance.
• Reviewing internal control systems performing walkthrough processes and analyzing financial records and
• transactions.
• Design the auditing process using common standards of practice, company policies, business goals and
• industry regulations.
• Indicate and identify risk areas in each departmental operations and process
• Analyze adherence with budgetary standards and guidelines using financial data and balance sheets.
• Review all financial materials and procedures in order to spot errors, inefficiencies or instances of misuse.
• Document all internal processes within an audit; list all data sources; detail all conclusions after an
• investigation.
• Work to develop new best standards of practice within the company in order to increase accuracy and
• integrity.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise within the field by participating in professional
• development.
• Keep all sensitive information confidential and secure.

Requirements and Skills

• Atleast 3 year working experience as a Tax and Audit Accountant, Tax Analyst or Auditor
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with accounting software packages
• Computer literacy (MS Excel in particular)
• Excellent analytical and time management skills
• Strong numeracy skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Organizedanddetail oriented
• Good communicatorwithgreat people skills
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment with challenging work
• Good at multi-tasking

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Tax / Audit Accountant
• Minimum of BSc degree, First Class or 2:1 grade in Accounting, Economic, Finance or relevant subject;
• Industry certification (ICAN, ACCA, ACA).
• Proficiency with commercial tax and accounting software
• Quick Books proficient

Person Specification:

• Age: 26 – 40yrs
• Sex: Male or Female
• Grade Level: Junior - Mid Mgt.

Monthly Remuneration
Competitive with quarterly Bonus.

Application Closing Date
1st February, 2025.