Tax Manager Job at PalmPay Limited

Company Description:

PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax Manager 

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• We are seeking a Tax Manager you will lead compliance effort, develop strategic tax plans, and minimize tax risk for the organization.
• You will be responsible for the provision expert guidance on tax regulations, manage tax audits and optimize tax strategies for financial success.

Job Description

• Be abreast with all tax regulations and new promulgations / enactments and advise finance management accordingly.
• Play advisory role and support all the BUs on tax matters as may be required.
• Identify and implement processes improvements in the company’s tax affairs; establish work flow procedures and policies and develop Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all processes within the job role.
• Perform any other role(s) that may be assigned from time to time.
• Tax planning for whole group.
• Prepare and review tax calculations and estimates such as monthly WHT, VAT, and PAYE, current and deferred tax; secure approval for payment.
• Review and reconcile general ledger entries for tax implications; provide corrective and improvement measures accordingly.
• Ensure compliance, timely filing and remittance of all taxes and levies (such as Expatriate PAYE, VAT, WHT, CIT, ET, business premises levy, development levy, etc.) within government time frame.
• Ensure timely collection of all tax remittance receipts, documents and certificates, such TCC, credit notes, revenue receipt, etc. for all entities.
• Manage relationship with tax authorities and consultants and supervise all tax audits. Provide comprehensive report on every tax audit exercise and give regular status update on tax cases, remittances, levies, fees, payments to agents and consultants.
• Provide innovative tax management, planning, and tax-savings strategies, backed with statistical data and/or analysis.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax issues and provide practical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to effectively lead and develop a team.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or advanced Degree in Taxation preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in tax compliance and planning, preferably in a corporate tax environment or public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.

Job Application Deadline:

Not Specified.

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online