Tax Accountant
Location: Ikeja (Adeniyi Jones), Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We seek a detail-oriented Tax Accountant with at least 3 years of experience in tax compliance, account reconciliation, and general accounting.
- The successful candidate will ensure timely tax filings and remittances, maintain accurate financial records, and support the organization's financial reporting and compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and ensure timely filing and remittance of applicable taxes, including PAYE, VAT, withholding tax (WHT), and company income tax (CIT).
- Liaise with relevant tax authorities on tax payments, assessments, reconciliations, and compliance matters.
- Perform bank, supplier, customer, tax, and general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate accounting records, prepare journal entries, and support accounts payable and receivable activities.
- Assist with monthly financial reporting, month-end closing, and preparation of financial schedules.
- Maintain proper documentation for tax filings, payments, audits, and financial transactions.
- Monitor changes in applicable tax regulations and ensure compliance with statutory deadlines and internal financial procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in taxation and general accounting.
- Good knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
- Practical experience in bank reconciliation, general ledger management, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.
- Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Professional accounting qualification or membership of ICAN, ANAN, or ACCA is an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.