Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Compliance / Reporting Direct Taxes Upstream at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited Full Time

Job Title: Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Compliance / Reporting Direct Taxes Upstream

Location: Nigeria

Objectives

• To be responsible for enforcing regulations in all aspects and levels of business as well as provide guidance on compliance matters.
• To ensure the NNPC Limited adheres to financial reporting standards and in-house policies.
• To preserve integrity by ensuring the Corporation maintains lawful and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of Group Tax Compliance Report (Monthly, Quarterly);
• Provide response to queries during tax audit;
• Interfacing with BUs to obtain inputs required for the Group Tax Compliance Report;
• Ensure accurate tax computations and filing of returns as at when due;
• Any other assigned task by the Lead Tax Analyst (Tax Compliance & Reporting);
• File WHT and VAT with the appropriate Tax Authority;
• Advice against potential tax liabilities and its implications.
• Liaise with relevant tax authorities in areas of discrepancies between tax payable and tax paid during tax assessment;
• Complete required tax reporting in a timely manner.
• Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness;
• Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues;
• Discuss emerging compliance issues with management or employees.

Educational Qualification

• First Degree or its equivalent in Social Science preferably in Accounting, Economics, Banking & Finance or Insurance or related fields
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Certification in Professional membership of any of the relevant body e.g. ACA, ACCA, ANAN, CFA, CIS, CITN, NIM

Experience:

• Minimum of 9 years relevant post qualification experience. Experience in the oil and gas industry will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of relevant tax legislation
• FIRS circulars
• Commercial Orientation
• Knowledge of Oil and Gas Industry
• High level communication
• IT skills

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2024.