Senior Tax Accountant at Matrix Energy Group

Matrix Energy Group is a rapidly growing indigenous and integrated Oil Marketing and Trading Company in Nigeria, which was incorporated November 25, 2004.

Over the years, Matrix Energy has grown from a modest supply and distributions operation to a fully integrated petroleum products marketing and trading company with clients and suppliers all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant

Job Opening ID: MEL1145
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The job holder will oversee and manage all aspects of tax compliance across the group.
• This role ensures accurate adherence to tax regulations, timely filing of statutory returns, and effective reporting.
• The job holder will also provide strategic input on tax planning and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Develop and implement strategic tax-efficient structures and strategies across all activities in the group.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and statutory requirements, including PAYE, VAT,
• Withholding Tax, and Company Income Tax.
• Proactively identify tax-related risks in transactions and corporate activities and develop risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring the organization’s compliance and financial protection.
• Lead interactions with upstream and downstream tax regulatory bodies; manage tax audits and queries.
• Supervise the preparation and filing of statutory returns to regulatory bodies.
• Lead the implementation of process improvements, automation, and system enhancements in tax
• operations.
• Coordinate periodic audits of tax operations and address any findings or discrepancies.
• Provide guidance and training to tax staff, ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to best practices.
• Work closely with external tax consultants and regulatory bodies to manage tax audits, investigations,
• and correspondence.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and proactively update internal policies and practices.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance or a related discipline.
• A professional accounting certification, such as ICAN or ACCA, is required.
• A relevant tax certification, such as CITN, will be an advantage.

Skills Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in tax accounting.
• Experience working with the Big 4 accounting firm or a leading Tax Consulting firm is an advantage.
• Expert understanding of tax laws, regulations pertinent to the upstream and downstream oil and gas.
• Proficiency in working with accounting software and ERP systems will be considered.
• Ability to work efficiently within and lead a team.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing regulators and cross-functional stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/tax ERP systems

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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