Tax Manager Job at BUA Cement Plc

BUA Cement Plc is the result of a merger between CCNN Plc and Obu Cement Company Plc (formerly Obu Cement Company Limited). Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN) was incorporated in 1962 and commenced operations in 1967, with an installed capacity of 100,000 mtpa at Kalambaina, Sokoto State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Tax Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: FMCG (Manufacturing)
Reporting to: Head, Tax
Internal Relations: All Departments
External Relates to: External Auditors, FIRS, State Internal Revenue Services.

Job Summary

• Effective tax compliance to support the BUA Group business structure.

Responsibilities
Specifically, the candidate’s duties will include:

• Effect tax compliance functions and accrual reviews covering Company income tax / Education Tax, Withholding Tax, Value added tax, Personal income tax and other taxes
• Transfer pricing compliance in respect of related party transactions and filing
• Effective review and reconciliation of general ledger entries for tax implications, providing corrective and improvement measures
• Income tax accounting reviews covering deferred tax reporting and effective tax rate reconciliation/optimization.
• Review transaction tax obligation by checking contracts/ agreements to identify tax inefficiencies embedded therein
• Review asset schedules and documentation relating to fixed asset additions for purposes of obtaining the Certificate of Acceptance of Fixed Asset (CAFA) and managing relationships with the CAFA consultant.
• Oversee the functions of the tax officer.
• Offer relevant on-the-job training as appropriate.
• Ensure that all tax queries from Federal Inland Revenue Services are responded to, and appropriate steps are taken to avoid penalties due to non-compliance
• Effective management of tax audit.
• Other duties may be directed by the Head, Tax.

Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree / HND in Economics, Accounting, Statistics, or any other relevant field
• Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification relevant
• Relevant professional qualifications are compulsory ACCA / ACA / ACTI.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.