CURRENT VACANCY
Position Title: Tax Officer
Industry Sector: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) – Manufacturing
Reporting Line: Reports Directly to the Tax Manager
Work Location: BUA Group Headquarters, Lagos
Internal Collaboration: All Departments
External Liaison: Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), State Internal Revenue Services (SIRS), and External Auditors
Position Overview
BUA Group is currently seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Tax Officer to join its tax and compliance team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all tax-related obligations for the Group and its subsidiaries are effectively met in line with statutory requirements. This role supports the broader business structure by promoting tax compliance and helping mitigate potential fiscal risks.
Core Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key tasks:
- Timely filing of Value Added Tax (VAT) returns through the TaxPro Max platform for all applicable subsidiaries within the Group.
- Preparation and processing of Withholding Tax (WHT) schedules to facilitate accurate filing and remittance.
- Submission of annual Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) returns across all relevant state jurisdictions.
- Coordination and processing of Tax Clearance Certificates (TCC) for both subsidiary entities and individual employees.
- Promptly addressing and resolving all tax-related queries or compliance notices issued by State Internal Revenue Services to avoid penalties or sanctions.
- Monthly remittance of PAYE deductions to the appropriate tax authorities.
- Keeping comprehensive records of all tax filings, payments, correspondence, and receipts for audit and internal reference purposes.
- Updating and maintaining accurate Fixed Asset registers in compliance with tax reporting standards.
- Performing any additional tasks or responsibilities as may be delegated by the Tax Manager or the Head of Tax.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant post-qualification experience in tax administration or compliance.
- Possession of professional certifications (such as ACA, ACCA, CITN) will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strong written and oral communication capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with government agencies, auditors, and internal teams.
- Proficient leadership and supervisory qualities.
- High level of accuracy, organizational efficiency, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to [click here] to submit their applications.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
About BUA Group
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