About the Role
Dangote Group, Africa's leading diversified business conglomerate, is seeking a strategic and highly skilled Tax Manager to join our dynamic team in Lagos, Nigeria. In this vital role, you will lead the development and execution of robust tax strategies, ensuring full compliance with Nigerian tax laws and optimizing the organization's overall tax position across our extensive manufacturing and operational network.
Key Responsibilities- Accurately prepare and file federal and state tax returns in a timely manner.
- Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the organization's tax position while maintaining strict compliance.
- Coordinate and manage tax audits, investigations, and assessments by relevant tax authorities.
- Oversee tax accounting and financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise executive management on their strategic business impact.
- Review contracts, business transactions, and related-party dealings to ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations and tax laws.
- Supervise, mentor, and guide members of the internal tax team to ensure operational excellence.
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in corporate taxation, with Big 4 accounting firm experience considered a strong advantage.
- Extensive knowledge of Nigerian tax legislation, corporate taxation, indirect taxation, and transfer pricing.
- Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Comprehensive private health insurance coverage.
- Competitive paid time off and leave policies.
- Continuous professional training and career development opportunities.