About this role
A dynamic Tax Manager role based in Lagos, Nigeria, with a leading management consulting and professional services firm. This is a hybrid position that blends client advisory with hands-on tax compliance and governance responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert tax planning and advisory services to corporate and individual clients, including guidance through complex transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.
- Oversee the accurate preparation and timely filing of all statutory tax returns (corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, and related taxes) in accordance with Nigerian tax laws.
- Lead statutory tax audits and investigations and represent clients before the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and State Internal Revenue Services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in taxation and consulting.
- Experience within a Big 4 firm or a reputable consulting firm is a strong advantage.
- ACA (ICAN), ACCA, ACTI (or active progress toward them), CPA, or CFA is highly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, IFRS, corporate tax compliance, and advanced Microsoft Excel/financial modelling skills.