Assistant Manager, Tax (Investigation) at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) assesses, collects and accounts for revenue accruing to the Nigerian Federation, and administers relevant tax laws. We are committed to fair tax administration through responsive and accessible service in order to optimise revenue for national development. To be one of the world’s most efficient and trusted revenue services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Tax (Investigation)

Job Reference Number: TI-1
Location: Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising Officers responsible for assessment of small companies, individual businesses, partnerships, estates and trusts
• Conducting enquiries into the affairs of small companies
• Following up disputed cases through appeal procedures
• Conducting on-the-job training for Tax Officers
• Examining Tax returns and raising additional assessments where necessary
• Ensuring uniform application of Tax Laws, Tax Regulations and Information circulars

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• A Bachelor / HND and Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Forensic Accounting, Financial Management, Public Finance and relevant fields
• Minimum Six (6) years relevant experience in a Government, international organization or private firm in a similar role.
• Possess any of the following professional certificates:

Professional Skills:

• Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• Association of Certificate and Corporate Accountants (ACCA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountant of England /Wales (ACA)
• Chartered Public Accountants (CPA)
• Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)
• Others

Salary Level
08

Application Closing Date
11th January, 2025.