Experienced Tax Professional at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Experienced Tax Professional

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the tax issues of designated clients
• Lead engagement teams for the delivery of tasks such as tax computations, advisory opinions, tax audit exercise, tax compliance reviews, tax compliance activities etc.
• Work with managers and partners in providing excellent customer service experience for clients
• Act as a reliable pivot of engagement teams, bridging the gap between junior team members and the management cadre of the Firm
• Identify areas for value addition in service delivery for clients
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects involving diverse tax issues
• Drive business development efforts and the Firm’s strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain sound relationship with clients, tax authorities and relevant regulators
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in job delivery and overall client service delivery
• Supervise, coach and develop junior members of the team.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years tax consulting experience in any of these industries/areas – CIM, FSI, ENR, M&A, transfer pricing, some of which should be in a lead capacity. Tax experience with any of the Big 4 is an added advantage.
• Member/ student member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Sound knowledge of the provisions of the tax laws – Companies Income Tax Act, Personal Income Tax Act, Petroleum Profits Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, Capital Gains Tax Act, Stamp Duties Act etc.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant clarification circulars, Regulations, Guidelines, Public Notices, Executive Orders and judicial pronouncements on tax matters
• Ability to review tax computations of varied complexity, ensuring that appropriate treatment is given to each financial item
• Ability to prepare/review draft advisory opinions in line with extant fiscal laws and Regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication, and business writing skills
• Proficiency in Office Suite, good interpersonal skill and leadership qualities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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