Experienced Associate - Tax at SIAO

SIAO is an independent Nigerian professional services firm, providing Audit & Assurance, Accounting, Tax, International Financial Reporting Standards Advisory, Human Resource, and Financial Advisory Services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Experienced Associate - Tax

Locations: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Objectives of this role

• Ensure compliance with all local and national laws by accurately determining the tax amounts due and preparing and filing annual returns
• Keep tax liability at a minimum by leveraging deductions, exemptions, and high-level knowledge of tax laws
• Educate team members and clients on forthcoming policy changes, technical financial concepts, and best practices
• Maintain comprehensive tax records and financial data for institutional use and audits
• Meet strict deadlines to avoid late fees and penalties.

Responsibilities

• Track yearly and quarterly revenue and expenses for accurate preparation of tax returns
• Create additional documentation when necessary, including tax forecasting reports for internal review
• Collaborate with team members in communicating tax strategies to coworkers in other departments
• Maintain accurate database of tax records, and managed electronic bookkeeping software
• Remain up to date on industry developments.

Requirements

• Minimum of a First Degree plus membership of ICAN/CITN
• Must have at least 3 - 5 years post qualification tax practice experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to relate to and manage clients effectively
• Good communication/analytical skills
• IT Proficient.

Required skills:

• Exemplary accounting and bookkeeping skills
• In-depth knowledge of applicable tax codes, laws, and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage time effectively.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.