Career Job at Deloitte (Tax Accountant) - 2015

Deloitte is one of the leading Downstream Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria. The organisation offers career development, career enhancement and equal opportunity in the workplace. In view of the foregoing, the client seeks to attract, motivate and retain qualified staff in respect of the following positions

Job Title: Tax Accountant

Job Field
Finance, Accounting, Audit

Job Summary
The job holder will be responsible for calculating, remitting and filing tax returns on behalf of employees and the organisation as a whole. The individual will perform the under listed responsibilities and report to the Head, Tax Management

Duties and Responsibilities
Participates in the tax planning process to ensure all tax liabilities are minimized to the barest minimum
Liaises with tax consultants on tax related issues
Prepares tax computations for withholding tax, Value Added Tax, PAYE and Company Income Tax
Processes tax documents for payment and remitting the tax liabilities, going to the Inland Revenue Service where necessary
Maintains and updates relevant tax schedules
Obtains tax clearance certificates for staff and for the company as a whole
Monitors the activities and performance of tax consultants and makes reports to the Head – Tax Management
Liaises with the Financial Accountant to facilitate the prompt and accurate remittance of tax liability in compliance with requirements of tax regulatory authorities
Advises against potential tax liabilities

Required Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree, HND in Finance, Accounting or any related discipline
Relevant professional certification e.g. Chartered Accountants of Nigeria-ICAN, Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants-ACCA is an advantage
Minimum of 5 years work experience in the finance, tax, accounts function in a similar organisation preferably in an accounting firm

Skills and Competencies
Tax computation
Financial management, accounting, analysis
Knowledge of the relevant Tax laws
Financial audit, risk management control
Knowledge of Accounting policies and processes
Numerical and analytical skills
Planning and organisation

APPLY HERE

Share this job now with friends on your Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin……Latest, most current jobs in Nigeria