Tax Manager

Tax Manager

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Tax Manager

Location Ilupeju, Lagos

Employment type: Full-time

Why Us and Why This Role

• Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what’s possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do.
• At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, and Collaborate with Intent.
• As Tax Manager, you'll help ensure our business operates confidently, responsibly, and efficiently across a complex tax landscape.
• You'll play a vital role in protecting the organisation through strong compliance, informed planning and proactive risk management, while supporting multiple business units and entities across Nigeria and other African markets.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business and external authorities, you'll turn technical tax knowledge into practical solutions that support sustainable growth.
• This is a role where your expertise directly contributes to sound decision-making, business performance and long-term success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Keep the business compliant and protected by ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting, filings and statutory remittances across multiple entities.
• Drive confidence in financial reporting through robust tax reconciliations, reviews and compliance monitoring.
• Build constructive relationships with tax authorities and external partners, ensuring queries, correspondence and tax matters are resolved efficiently.
• Support effective tax planning by providing analysis, forecasts and insights that help inform business decisions and budgeting processes.
• Contribute to strong governance by maintaining accurate records, managing compliance trackers and supporting audits, reviews and tax investigations.
• Provide tax expertise across the business, including support for operations in Ghana and Kenya, helping teams navigate tax obligations and opportunities with confidence.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Accounting and a professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA or CITN.
• Experience in a tax-focused finance role, ideally within an FMCG, multinational or similarly complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax legislation, including VAT, WHT, Companies Income Tax, PAYE, Transfer Pricing and related compliance requirements.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and tax accounting processes.
• Experience working with SAP and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, to support reporting, analysis and compliance activities.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and build relationships across different teams.

Remuneration

Key benefits we offer include:

• Competitive annual bonus, pension, life assurance
• Medical Insurance
• Flexible holiday options
• PZ products
• Onsite gym (where available)