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Senior Associate, Tax

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria

Job Description:

• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum of four 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

Senior Manager/Manager, Tax

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria

Job Description:

• Assist clients to evaluate their tax positions and provide qualitative advice based on extant provisions of the tax laws, relevant regulations and KPMG’s responsible tax practice code.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects involving diverse tax issues
• Review the business structures of companies, including multinational companies to identify tax and operational inefficiencies in the processes and provide tax planning opportunities as applicable.
• Provide tailored tax advice that addresses the peculiarities of each client’s needs.
• Drive business development efforts and the Firm’s strategic initiatives
• Build and manage relationship with clients
• Build and maintain sound relationship with relevant tax authorities and regulators at the management level
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in job delivery and overall client service delivery
• Supervise, coach and develop younger team members.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• About 7-10 years of relevant tax consulting experience in any of these industries/areas – CIM, FSI, ENR, M&A, transfer pricing. Tax experience with any of the Big 4 firms will be added advantage
• Minimum of second class (upper division) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in any discipline
• Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
• Excellent business development, financial, analytical, and accounting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication as well as presentation skills
• Client-focused, result-driven orientation and business savvy
• Demonstrated experience interacting with clients at very senior levels
• Excellent project management skills