Tax Manager

Job Purpose

WYZE Concepts and Associates (aka WYZE) is a dynamic professional service firm. We are a highly rated professional firm known for offering cost-effective professional services without compromising on quality. We have been providing multidisciplinary professional services to organizations since 2009. 

We are an energetic, dynamic and professional business partner with a passion for success. We specialize in providing solutions to our clients’ challenges in the most cost-effective way without compromising quality.

Our vision is to become the best accounting firm outside of the big four (PWC, KPMG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young) in Nigeria.  

The Tax Manager role is accountable for keeping businesses compliant with various local, state, and federal tax regulations. S/he is also responsible for leading and managing multiple operations of the tax practice area and delivering quality tax services. The role is a business partner to our clients aiming at building relationships, providing innovative tax planning, consulting and expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage tax complaint services
• Advising clients on general corporate compliance, cabotage, petroleum profits tax, Nigerian content in oil & gas industry, recent tax legislations/regulations, foreign exchange legislation, investments & securities, etc.
• Advising companies on the resolutions required for specific corporate actions and drafting such resolutions.
• Reviewing agreements and preparing legal opinion on the interpretation of various legal documents.
• Carrying out strategic planning for clients with the aim of minimizing their corporate tax liabilities.
• Providing advice on:
  • Contract structuring.
  • Compensation structuring and restructuring.
  • Business start-ups, registrations and regulations.
  • Business forecasts and tax budgeting.
  • Increasing shareholder value
• Advising on international taxation issues including:
  • Thin capitalization.
  • Transfer pricing.
  • Permanent establishment issues
• Carrying out Health Checks and Reviews, as the team lead and as a team member.
• Working with audit teams to establish appropriate amount and disclosure of taxes and their treatment in financial statements.
• Liaising with the Finance Department of various organisations to identify and review income accounting processes, including review and advising on deferred tax computations and treatment.
• Performing due diligence reviews for clients during the consolidation of the banking and insurance sectors in Nigeria.
• Supervising and reviewing the filing of returns such as Company Income tax, Education tax and PAYE returns with tax authorities.
• Clients payroll management
• Restructuring clients’ payroll structures to optimize employees’ liabilities.
• Processing of Tax Clearance certificates for corporate and individual clients and their employees.
• Representing clients during audits and negotiations
• Responding to queries including preparation of objection letters.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• BA in Accounting/Taxation or equivalent qualifications        
• Proven work experience as a Tax Senior/Manager
• Excellent knowledge of tax accounting & compliance and all types of tax returns
• Excellent knowledge of local tax laws
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional client service and the ability to develop excellent client relationships
• Knowledge of tax software and MS Office

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Role is based in Lagos but may require some travel within Nigeria.

Responsibilities and job description may be refined with changing business needs.
 

Direct Reports

Role has direct reports.