Tax Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tax Manager to lead the company's tax compliance, audit management and tax advisory activities. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations, manage relationships with relevant tax authorities, mitigate tax exposures and identify opportunities for tax efficiency across business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive tax compliance calendar, ensuring timely fulfilment of all statutory tax obligations.

• Coordinate and manage tax filings and remittances, including Company Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), Transfer Pricing (TP) and other applicable levies.

• Review and reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts to ensure accurate postings, complete documentation and proper remittances.

• Manage tax audits, reviews and reconciliations conducted by relevant Federal and State tax authorities.

• Prepare audit defence files, respond to tax queries and liaise with relevant regulators to reconcile assessments and resolve tax-related issues.

• Collaborate with Legal, Finance and Operations teams to ensure contractual arrangements, project structures and business transactions are tax-compliant and fiscally efficient.

• Prepare and present periodic tax compliance and audit reports, highlighting key risks, audit outcomes and performance metrics.

• Drive process improvements through automation, standardised templates and simplification of tax processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law or a related discipline.

• A Master's degree in Taxation, a related field or Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.

• Professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant (ICAN, ACCA or CPA) or Tax Professional (CITN or CTA) is required.

• Minimum of 5–8 years' relevant experience in tax compliance and audit management, preferably within the manufacturing sector.

• Experience in a Big Four tax advisory firm, particularly in tax compliance and audit engagements, is an added advantage.

• Proven experience managing tax audits and reconciliations with relevant tax authorities.

• Experience reviewing contracts and structuring business transactions for tax efficiency and compliance.

• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.

Knowledge and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of applicable tax laws, regulations and statutory compliance requirements.

• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent audit management and reconciliation skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.

• High levels of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in financial systems and relevant ERP applications.