Senior Associate, Tax

Senior Associate, Tax

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• The Senior Associate, Tax will support the delivery of Propetrol’s tax compliance, planning, and advisory activities across its business portfolios.
• The role requires a technically sound professional who can independently manage assigned tax workstreams, maintain accurate records, and provide practical analysis to support business decisions under the guidance of the Tax Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tax computations, returns, and supporting schedules for review and timely filing.

• Track statutory filing and payment deadlines, escalating potential compliance gaps.

• Reconcile tax accounts with the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.

• Review transactions and documentation to ensure appropriate tax treatment.

• Support tax planning and assess the tax implications of contracts, investments, and business transactions.

• Research changes in tax legislation and prepare summaries of their business implications.

• Support tax audits and investigations by preparing documentation, responding to queries, and tracking outstanding issues.

• Liaise with tax authorities and external advisers as delegated by the Tax Lead.

• Support cross-border tax reviews, transfer pricing documentation, and related compliance activities where applicable.

• Maintain accurate tax records, audit trails, and evidence of filings and payments.

• Work with Finance, Legal, Procurement, and operational teams to resolve tax matters.

• Support improvements to tax processes and guide junior colleagues where required.

• Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Relevant professional certification from ICAN, ACCA, or CITN is required.

• Minimum of four years of progressive experience in tax compliance, advisory, or corporate taxation.

• Experience in energy, oil and gas, commodities trading, or a professional services firm is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian taxation and statutory compliance requirements.

• Working knowledge of international taxation and transfer pricing is an advantage.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Sound judgment, confidentiality, and professional integrity.

Salary

N300,000 - N1,000,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026.