Deloitte Nigeria – Our client is a leading economic development organisation in Nigeria, driving industrialisation and investment through the development and management of a premier free trade zone that serves as a hub for businesses, trade, and economic growth.

They are recruiting to fill the position below

Job Title: Audit / Tax Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Audit & Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing the organisation’s tax management, internal audit activities, and regulatory compliance.
• The role will ensure adherence to applicable tax legislation, financial control frameworks, and corporate governance standards, while proactively managing tax risks and optimising available incentives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee tax compliance activities, including corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, and other statutory obligations, while ensuring effective management of applicable incentives, exemptions, and special regulatory provisions.
• Prepare and review tax computations, returns, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable regulations.
• Provide tax advisory support, including tax planning, risk mitigation strategies, and assessment of regulatory changes impacting the organisation’s operations.
• Coordinate responses to tax audits, assessments, investigations, and regulatory inquiries, including engagements with relevant government authorities.
• Develop and execute annual internal audit plans covering financial, operational, compliance, and process reviews.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and business processes, identifying opportunities to strengthen governance and operational efficiency.
• Identify control gaps, monitor remediation actions, and track implementation of audit recommendations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records to support regulatory requirements, operational activities, and reporting obligations.
• Support external audit processes, statutory reporting requirements, and reviews of financial records to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory obligations.
• Prepare management reports on tax exposures, audit findings, compliance matters, and process improvement opportunities to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in taxation, audit, and financial compliance.
• Professional accounting and tax qualification such as ACA, ACCA, ANAN, CPA, or equivalent; CITN certification is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and regulations.
• In-depth understanding of applicable regulatory frameworks, including special economic zone requirements.
• Internal audit, risk management, and corporate governance expertise.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.