FINANCE TAX PROFESSIONAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES
This role will involve overseeing tax aspects of the Organization’s operation in the region.You will take care of all tax compliance matters for the local entities and tax registrations. You will be coordinating tax audits and the relationship with the tax authorities. You will be liaising closely with local finance and accounting staff as well as external tax advisers. Furthermore, you will pro-actively identify weaknesses in current processes and identify solutions, to ensure that tax processes are in place and deliver the correct output. Our various business units and management will seek your expert advice on tax questions in both a local and international context. Having commercial outlook, strong business acumen and awareness of risk would be to your advantage. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in difficult and often time-constrained situations will nicely round off your profile. Further description: The successful candidate will carry out but not limited to the following:
Liaises with Government auditors, FIRS, etc
Acts as advisor on the management of all audit exercises of the various PSCs with regards to timing, execution and duration of the field audit and the provision of documents ? Ensures effective communication and follow up with auditors on the completion of field work and reports to Management on developments ? Documents proposals on new contracts with a view to providing advice on the tax implications and management of such contracts ?Effectively communicates the roles of each party in a Contract highlighting any impracticality of tax responsibilities ? Keep custody of all asset transfer documents by obtaining copies from the New Business/Legal Department ? Develop a good working relationship with Government liaison officers from other companies by exchanging ideas and in turn obtaining up to date information. ? Liaise with the Legal Department and Public Relations Departments for effective monitoring of Bills and report ? Participate in ad-hoc committees on Industry wide fiscal issues - Custom Duty exemption, new fiscal/tax Bills etc and report back to Management

Requirements The successful candidate should have B.Sc. in Accounting, Economics or Business Admin., plus ICAN. To Apply Send Clear and Concise CV to [email protected]

WORK EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate should have with at least three (3+) years experience in the telecoms industry, accounting and tax experience in a reputable tax consulting firm. Membership of (CITN) will be an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES
Experience with Corporate Tax, VAT ,Business Support and Controls Skills: The successful candidate should have the following skills: . Good organizational and analytical ability is necessary for the function. . Thorough knowledge of Federal and States Tax Laws is essential. . Interpersonal skills for relating to Partners and various Government Agencies

CLOSING DATE: 2010-11-30

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