Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and electronic payments processing, and have progressively evolved into an integrated payment services company, building and managing payment infrastructure as well as delivering innovative payment products and transactional services throughout the African continent. At Interswitch, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals capable of playing key roles and adding value in an innovative and fun environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Tax Officer will be responsible for the management of the organisations short term liquidity by monitoring and reporting on all cash related activities to enable the effective management of cashflow in support of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Source and compile all relevant documentation required for Tax purposes to ensure the preparation of complete and accurate Tax documentation
• Complete all Tax forms and other documentation as required by the Tax authority and ensure that all submissions are accurate and on time to mitigate against the risk of non compliance.
• Store all relevant tax related documentation and ensure that it is easily accessible as required by the tax authority and the organisation and in line with statutory requirements.
• Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Office. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.
• Advise managers how to apply a wide variety of existing procedures and precedents
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics / Accounting / Finance or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Atleast 3 years of experience in a finance administration role
• Professional training or certification in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance (e.g., ICAN, ATS, or equivalent) is a plus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.