Tax Accountant – FMCG Finance Team

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Tax Accountant to join our finance team in the fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The role focuses on ensuring statutory tax compliance, managing filings and supporting audits while adhering to Nigerian tax laws and financial reporting standards.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure monthly compliance with VAT, WHT, PAYE, Pension, NSITF, Union and Cooperative deductions.
• Prepare monthly tax provisions, including minimum tax and additional PAYE.
• Review tax computations, prepare payment schedules, file statutory returns through regulatory portals and maintain evidence of tax payments.
• Manage tax and statutory audits with FIRS, State Internal Revenue Services, NSITF, ITF, NEPC and other bodies.
• Respond to official tax notices, queries and information requests promptly.
• Liaise with tax consultants and government agencies on transfer pricing, export incentives, grants and tax clearance processes.
• Facilitate processing of employees’ annual Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs) and negotiate professional fees with external consultants.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of tax accounting experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws (VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT, Pension, NSITF).
• Good understanding of IFRS, local GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with high accuracy.

Required skills

• SAP ERP
• Microsoft Excel