Tax Accountant

About This Role

The Tax Accountant will be responsible for ensuring timely tax filings and remittances, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the organization's financial reporting and compliance activities. This role suits a detail-oriented professional with experience in tax compliance, account reconciliation, and general accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure timely filing and remittance of applicable taxes, including PAYE, VAT, withholding tax (WHT), and company income tax (CIT)
• Liaise with relevant tax authorities on tax payments, assessments, reconciliations, and compliance matters
• Perform bank, supplier, customer, tax, and general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate accounting records, prepare journal entries, and support accounts payable and receivable activities
• Assist with monthly financial reporting, month-end closing, and preparation of financial schedules
• Maintain proper documentation for tax filings, payments, audits, and financial transactions
• Monitor changes in applicable tax regulations and ensure compliance with statutory deadlines and internal financial procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in taxation and general accounting
• Good knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and statutory compliance requirements
• Practical experience in bank reconciliation, general ledger management, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems
• Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice to have:

• Professional accounting qualification or membership of ICAN, ANAN, or ACCA