Tax Officer at a Large and Diversified Conglomerate - Tophire Africa

Tophire Africa  - Our client, a large and diversified Conglomerate in Renewable Energy, Hospitality, Power, Oil & Gas, Real Estate, and the Financial Services sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Tax Officer will be responsible for managing the organization’s tax compliance, planning, reporting, and advisory functions.
• The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, hands-on experience with statutory filings, and the ability to manage tax matters across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all statutory tax obligations including CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other relevant taxes.
• Prepare and review tax computations, filings, and returns in line with regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with tax authorities and manage tax audits, assessments, and correspondence.
• Support tax planning initiatives to optimize tax efficiency while ensuring compliance.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the business.
• Provide tax advisory support to business units across the group.
• Maintain accurate tax records and documentation.
• Support management with tax reports and insights for decision-making.

Key Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess B.Sc / HND in any relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar tax role.
• Experience working in a large organization or group structure is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in any of the Big 4 accounting firms is a strong advantage.
• Solid knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CITN) will be an added advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Salary
N500,000 - N600,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2026.