Head of Tax Technical Desk at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Tax Technical Desk

Location: Nigeria
Level: Senior Manager
Division: Tax Regulatory and People Services (TRPS)
Reports To: Partner & Head of Tax

Job Description

• The Head of Tax Technical Desk will be responsible for driving technical excellence, knowledge management, and advocacy initiatives within the Tax Division.
• The role requires strong technical expertise in Nigerian and international tax laws, as well as excellent writing and research skills, and the ability to deliver impactful training programs.
• The successful candidate will lead the tax technical department; oversee the preparation of newsletters, technical alerts, and publications; coordinate internal and external tax training sessions; and spearhead advocacy initiatives on behalf of the firm, including reviews and recommendations on proposed tax and regulatory policies and legislation.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Research & Advisory:

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on Nigerian tax and regulatory policies, legislation, treaties, tax circulars, case laws, and other relevant Acts.
• Provide expert guidance and opinions on complex tax matters to internal teams and clients.
• Monitor local and international tax developments (e.g., OECD, BEPS, Pillars 1 & 2) and assess local implications.

Regulatory Updates, Publications & Thought Leadership:

• Draft, review, and disseminate high-quality newsletters, tax alerts, and technical papers on regulatory updates.
• Develop thought leadership materials to position the firm as an authority on tax and fiscal policy.
• Manage a tax knowledge repository with accessible technical resources and precedents.

Training & Knowledge Management:

• Design, lead, and coordinate weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly technical sessions for TRPS.
• Deliver internal and external training sessions to enhance technical competence across the firm and with clients.
• Develop training materials, case studies, and knowledge-sharing tools for continuous professional development.

Advocacy & Policy Engagement:

• Lead the firm’s advocacy initiatives with regulators, legislators, and industry groups.
• Review draft tax laws, regulations, and policy papers, and prepare position papers on behalf of the firm.
• Represent the firm at technical committees, consultations, and professional body engagements (e.g., CITN, ICAN, NESG).
• Work closely with the Partner & Head of Tax to anticipate and address potential regulatory challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of Second Class (upper division) Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CITN, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 11 years’ tax experience, with at least 5 years in a tax technical, knowledge management, or training-focused role.
• Proven experience in:
  • Writing technical newsletters, alerts, or articles.
  • Designing and delivering training programs (internal and external).
  • Engaging in tax advocacy or policy review initiatives.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong people management and development skills.
  • Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.