Senior Tax Officer at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Tax Officer

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Officer to manage multiple operations in the tax practice area and deliver quality tax services, that will increase the firm’s reputation. 
• The job holder will support effective tax planning and management for our clients, ensuring compliance with tax regulations while implementing strategies to aid Dangote Cement PLC (DCP) in complying with tax legislation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately preparing and filing federal and state tax returns on time.
• Developing tax strategies for DCP being tax-compliant.
• Identifying tax problems and developing solutions.
• Completing responses and schedules in preparation for income tax audits.
• Monitoring developments in tax legislation.
• Reviewing tax returns.
• Informing management and staff of developments in tax legislation.
• Supervising tax team members to ensure that tax returns are completed correctly.
• Building and maintaining relationships with the various tax authority.

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or related discipline.
• Relevant professional accounting qualifications such as. ACA, ACCA etc.
• Minimum of 6 - 9 years years of relevant work experience.
• Big 4 working experience is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven experience as a tax officer, public accountant or similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of tax legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Sound problem-solving skills
• The ability to work with different taxation software.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.