Audit & Tax Manager at Elvaridah Limited

Elvaridah Limited is a Business Development Company with the primary objective of working with businesses and business owners to start up their businesses, improve, differentiate or expand already existing ones.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit & Tax Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Managing Partner / Head of Finance
Industry: Audit, Tax, Consulting, Corporate Finance

Role Overview

• The Audit & Tax Manager will oversee audit engagements, manage tax compliance activities, and provide advisory support to clients or internal stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate must be ICAN certified with 7-8 years of solid experience across audit, taxation, financial reporting, or internal controls—whether gained in an accounting firm, consulting environment, or within the finance/audit department of a corporate organization.

Key Responsibilities
Audit & Assurance:

• Plan, lead, and execute external or internal audit engagements.
• Review audit documentation, financial statements, and audit reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluate internal controls and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ensure audits are conducted in line with professional standards and completed within deadlines.
• Communicate audit findings and risks to management or clients.

Tax Management & Compliance:

• Oversee preparation and filing of statutory taxes (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws and maintain accurate tax records.
• Plan and implement tax strategies to minimize liabilities for the company or clients.
• Handle queries from FIRS/LIRS and represent the organisation during tax reviews and audits.
• Provide up-to-date tax advisory based on evolving legislation.

Financial Reporting & Advisory:

• Review financial statements for compliance with IFRS and regulatory standards.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting treatments and reporting matters.
• Support budgeting, financial analysis, and internal control reviews.
• Assist stakeholders with business risk assessments and process improvements.

Client, Stakeholder & Team Leadership:

• Manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients or departmental stakeholders.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members.
• Provide technical training on audit, tax, and accounting standards.

Requirements
Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• ICAN certification is mandatory.
• Additional certifications (CITN, ACCA, CIA) are an added advantage.

Experience:

• 6–7 years’ relevant work experience in audit, tax, accounting, or internal controls
• (experience may come from accounting firms, consulting firms, or corporate organisations).
• Strong exposure to Nigerian tax compliance and audit processes.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and applying IFRS.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.