Tax Officer at Moniepoint Incorporated

Moniepoint Incorporated is a global business payments and banking platform and recently became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. We are the partner of choice for over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, powering the dreams of SMBs and providing them with equal access to the tools they need to grow and scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Purpose

• The Tax Officer is a key guardian of Moniepoint’s financial integrity.
• Your mission is to ensure that as we scale and innovate, our tax obligations are met with absolute precision and transparency.
• In this role, you aren't just filing returns; you are helping build the stable foundation that allows our products to provide financial happiness to millions.
• You bridge the gap between complex tax legislation and our day-to-day operations, ensuring we remain a reliable and compliant partner in every market we operate.

Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Remittance:

• Precise Computations: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual computations for VAT, WHT, CIT, and other statutory levies with a "right-first-time" mindset.
• Timely Execution: Own the end-to-end filing and remittance process for all federal and state tax obligations, ensuring we never miss a deadline.
• Ledger Integrity: Conduct regular reconciliations of tax ledgers and maintain meticulous documentation that serves as our "source of truth."

Audit Support & Regulatory Liaison:

• Always Audit-Ready: Support tax audits and investigations by preparing clear evidence and walkthroughs for tax authorities.
• Relationship Management: Assist in managing correspondence with regulatory bodies, representing Moniepoint’s commitment to transparency and mastery.
• Proactive Monitoring: Stay ahead of the curve by tracking changes in tax laws and assessing how they impact our business model.

Internal Advisory & Process Improvement:

• Stakeholder Partnership: Provide clear, jargon-free tax support to teams across Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations.
• Strategic Growth: Support the Head of Tax in providing tax-efficient guidance for new business transactions, M&A activities, and expansion plans.
• Building Better Systems: Help implement and automate tax controls and dashboards to reduce manual effort and human error.

What Success Looks Like

• Zero Penalties: 100% of tax filings and remittances are completed accurately and on time, resulting in zero avoidable fines or interest.
• Seamless Audits: Internal and external tax audits are concluded with minimal findings due to your proactive documentation.
• Real-time Visibility: Our tax compliance tracker and dashboards are always updated, providing leadership with a clear view of our tax position.
• Internal Trust: Stakeholders across the company view the Tax team as a helpful partner that enables business rather than a bottleneck.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in tax compliance or advisory (Fintech or Banking experience is a plus).
• Deep understanding of Nigerian tax laws and the practicalities of filing across multiple states.
• Proficiency in data analysis using Excel or Google Sheets—you should be comfortable turning raw data into clear tax schedules.
• Professional qualification (ICAN/ACCA) completed or in the final stages.

About You:

• The Detail Detective: You have a high attention to detail. You notice the small discrepancy in a ledger before it becomes a big problem.
• The Translator: You can explain a "Development Levy" or "Deferred Tax" to a non-finance person in a way that makes sense.
• Reliable & Disciplined: You thrive on structure and deadlines. People know they can depend on you to get the filing done right and on time.
• Growth Mindset: You are eager to learn how tax intersects with innovative fintech products and complex corporate structures.

What we can offer you

• Culture: We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all voices are heard, and we look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
• Learning: We have a learning- and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Compensation: You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, and an annual bonus, plus other benefits.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

What to expect in the hiring process

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter.
• An interview with the hiring team.
• An interview with a member of our executive team.