BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. We are working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. Our team of 900 people – 51% of whom are women – is on track to produce and sell over 150,000 stoves per month in 2022 at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax and Compliance Officer

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

About the role

• BURN is looking for a Tax and Compliance Officer in Kano, Nigeria who will play a vital role in ensuring that the organization operates within the bounds of the law while optimizing its tax position.
• This role requires a thorough understanding of tax regulations, strong financial acumen, and the ability to adapt to changing regulations and business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining VAT, WH&WHT compliance systems and managing monthly filing processes.
• Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations for VAT, WH VAT& WHT.
• Assist in lodging and follow up on VAT refunds with the revenue authorities.
• Ensure the companies’ internal processes are compliant with existing tax laws by monitoring tax development at local and national levels across West Africa.
• Maintain a monthly returns calendar.
• Preparing and filing all relevant statutory returns and notifications at the companies registry In the relevant countries.
• Research and update the company on new and emerging changes in applicable tax and statutory laws regulations and practices across West Africa.
• Follow up with Revenue Authorities for issuance of WHT certificates.
• Assist in compiling and presenting supporting documentation during Revenue Authority audits.
• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the company.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or a related field (Master’s Degree or CPA certification may be preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in tax software and financial software applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ethical and principled approach to tax and compliance matters.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.