Accountant Job at Deloitte Nigeria (2 Positions)

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the Accountant job at Deloitte Nigeria.

Deloitte is the brand under which tens of thousands of dedicated professionals in independent firms throughout the world collaborate to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and related services to select clients.

Deloitte Nigeria offers benefits like fast career progression, job training, and opportunities for international exposure through global projects. Employees also benefit from competitive salaries, health and retirement plans, and various types of paid time off.

Individuals interested in the job at Deloitte Nigeria should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Tax Accountant

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Accounting Jobs
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Description:

• We are looking for an exceptional Tax Accountant to join our Finance Team.

Summary of Responsibility

• Manage withholding tax collection, reporting, and reconciliation activities; support statutory tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, and vendor withholding tax obligations; maintain accurate tax records and client accounts; liaise with clients and tax authorities; and provide administrative and compliance support to the Tax Compliance Manager to ensure timely and effective tax compliance across the firm.

Responsibilities    

• Client With-holding Tax collection, management and reporting.
• Management of monthly PAYE, VAT, and other statutory tax computations and remittances.
• Application of cash collection, WHT receipts and credit notes to receivable balances, and engagement with business managers & partner on WHT debtor collection.
• Administration of staff tax matters, including Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) applications and renewals.
• Prepare tax reconciliations and support balance sheet account reviews and month-end reporting.
• Support responses to tax authority enquiries, audits, investigations, and regulatory reviews.
• Support process improvement initiatives and tax compliance projects within the Finance function
• Perform other tax and compliance-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting or related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower / Lower Credit Division.
• Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level / NECO subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only.
• Fully qualified member of ICAN, ACCA or CITN.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in taxation, accounting, finance, or regulatory compliance.
• Good knowledge of the Nigeria Tax laws.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools (advanced excel).
• Experience using ERP systems and tax compliance software is an advantage.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

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Tax Compliance Manager

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Finance Jobs
• Job Alerts: To receive Job Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE

Description:

• We are looking for an exceptional Tax Compliance Manager to join our Finance Team.

Summary of Responsibility

• Manage the firm’s end-to-end tax compliance activities, including staff, partner, and corporate tax administration; VAT and withholding tax compliance; tax audits and regulatory engagements; tax reporting and reconciliations; and provision of expert tax advisory support to internal stakeholders, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax and pension regulations.

Responsibilities    

• Staff Tax Management – PAYE, employee statutory deduction/remittances, TCC processing, annual staff tax audit and PenCom certification compliance.
• Partners Tax Administration – Filing of partners tax return, management of Partners PIT, Partner TCC processing, WHT utilization, management of all related enquiries and correspondence on partner tax filing.
• Firm’s Tax Administration – Monthly VAT computation & remittances, WHT (client & vendor), respond to all tax queries for Deloitte West Africa and act as tax expert advisor to other departments,
• Tax Audit – Manage State and Federal tax audit process for the firm, manage objection formalities to tax and pension audit reports
• Tax Reporting – Annual tax calendar and monthly reports of Firm compliance status and management of all tax ledgers (Balance sheet reconciliation).
• Drive process improvement initiatives and tax compliance projects within the Finance function
• Any other assigned tax in relation to firm’s Tax compliance.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting or related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower/Lower Credit Division.
• Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level/NECO subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only.
• Fully qualified member of ICAN, ACCA or CITN.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive tax experience and engagement with revenue authority officials.
• Good knowledge of the Nigeria Tax laws
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools (advanced excel)
• Experience using ERP systems and tax compliance software is an advantage
• Good leadership and people management skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities

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