About the Role
Proten International is an international Human Capital Development firm with head offices in London and Lagos, offering comprehensive training, coaching, and consulting services across Europe and Africa. We are currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Tax Executive to join our expanding team in Nigeria. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in safeguarding our financial health by overseeing corporate tax strategies, ensuring strict regulatory compliance, and identifying valuable tax optimization opportunities within a fast-paced business environment.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the timely filing and remittance of Company Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), PAYE, Tertiary Education Tax (TET), and other statutory obligations.
- Ensure complete compliance with guidelines set by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and relevant State Internal Revenue Services.
- Provide strategic support for tax planning, advisory services, tax provisions, and accurate financial statement disclosures.
- Monitor evolving tax legislation, assess operational impacts, and advise management on the tax implications of contracts, cross-border transactions, and intercompany dealings.
- Maintain comprehensive tax records, strengthen internal financial controls, and manage seamless tax audits.
- Drive process improvements and leverage ERP systems, such as Oracle Fusion, to automate tax reporting workflows.
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related discipline.
- Professional accounting certification such as ICAN or ACCA is strictly required.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant corporate tax experience, ideally gained within a multinational organization, large enterprise, or top-tier professional services firm.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, FIRS operational practices, and complex tax compliance requirements.
- Prior experience or exposure to manufacturing, oil and gas, or free zone operations and tax incentives will be a strong advantage.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards and experience.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression within an international firm.
- Collaborative, supportive, and dynamic work culture that values innovation and high performance.