Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

Location: Ikeja (Adeniyi Jones), Lagos Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We seek a detail-oriented Tax Accountant with at least 3 years of experience in tax compliance, account reconciliation, and general accounting.
• The successful candidate will ensure timely tax filings and remittances, maintain accurate financial records, and support the organization's financial reporting and compliance activities.

Key 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.
• Professional accounting qualification or membership of ICAN, ANAN, or ACCA is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date

30th October, 2026.