About this role
Proten International
Job Title: Tax Executive
Location: Rivers
Job Summary
- The Tax Executive will manage tax compliance, reporting, planning, and advisory, ensuring adherence to Nigerian tax regulations while minimising tax risks and optimising tax efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage timely filing and payment of CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, TET, and other applicable taxes.
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Ensure compliance with FIRS, State Internal Revenue Services, and relevant tax regulations.
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Support tax planning, advisory, provisions, and financial statement disclosures.
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Monitor tax legislation and assess its impact on business operations.
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Advise on tax implications of contracts, transactions, expatriate taxation, and intercompany dealings.
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Maintain accurate tax records, strengthen internal controls, and support tax audits.
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Drive process improvements and automation of tax reporting.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Timely tax filings and payments.
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Minimal tax penalties and compliance risks.
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Identification of tax savings and optimisation opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- ICAN or ACCA certification.
- 3–5 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a multinational or large corporate organisation.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, FIRS practices, and tax compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle Fusion, and tax reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in manufacturing, oil and gas, or free zone operations.
- Knowledge of tax incentives, export processing zones, and cross-border taxation.
Application Closing Date
5th November, 2026.