Tax and Audit Officer Job at Petrogap Oil and Gas Limited

Petrogap Oil and Gas Limited was incorporated as a response to the emerging trends in the dynamic Oil & Gas industry. We are a wholly indigenous company and registered player in the Upstream, Midstream and Downstream sectors of the Oil & Gas industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Tax and Audit Officer

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities
Tax:


  • Prepare tax returns and facilitate payments including suggestions on payment plans
  • Design an annual tax plan in line with the company’s goals
  • Research, Estimate, and track tax return
  • Prepare and Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual tax report
  • Manage, Organize, and update the company’s tax database
  • Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profit
  • Follow industry trends and track changes related to taxes
  • Liaise with internal and external auditor
  • Forecast tax predictions to Management
  • Recommend tax strategies and methods required to manage taxes, that align with the business goal
  • Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and return
  • Share financial data with the accounting department
  • Ensure compliance with regulators either federal, state, or local authorities
  • Find tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filing
  • Advise Management about the impact of Tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws.

Audit:

  • Audit of financial statements and assessment of the books of account to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Reviewing internal control systems performing walkthrough processes and analysing financial records and transactions.
  • Design the auditing process using common standards of practice, company policies, business goals, and industry regulations.
  • Indicate and identify risk areas in each departmental operations and process
  • Analyze adherence to budgetary standards and guidelines using financial data and balance sheets.
  • Review all financial materials and procedures to spot errors, inefficiencies, or instances of misuse.
  • Document all internal processes within an audit; list all data sources; detail all conclusions after an investigation.
  • Work to develop new best standards of practice within the company to increase accuracy and integrity.
  • Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise within the field by participating in professional development.
  • Keep all sensitive information confidential and secure.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of BSc degree, First Class or 2:1 grade in Accounting, Economics, Finance or relevant subject;
  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Tax / Audit Accountant
  • Industry certification (ICAN, ACCA, ACA).
  • Proficiency with commercial tax and accounting software
  • Quick Books proficient

Requirements and Skills:

  • At least 5 years of work experience as a Tax and Audit Accountant, Tax Analyst, or Auditor
  • Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
  • Familiarity with accounting software packages
  • Computer literacy (MS Excel in particular)
  • Excellent analytical and time management skills
  • Strong numeracy skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Organizedanddetail-oriented

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: talentrecruiter22@zohomail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.