Senior Tax Associate

ABACO is seeking a competent, proactive and results-driven Senior Tax Associate to join its Tax & Advisory team.

ABACO is a professional services firm providing audit, accounting, taxation, ITF etc and business advisory services to businesses across various industries.

We are committed to delivering quality professional services, maintaining high ethical standards and providing practical business solutions to our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Summary:

• ABACO is seeking a competent, proactive and results-driven Senior Tax Associate to join its Tax & Advisory team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and managing tax compliance and advisory engagements, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining effective client relationships and contributing to the overall growth of the firm's tax practice.
• The ideal candidate must possess strong technical knowledge, practical experience and the ability to deliver quality work with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage corporate and individual tax compliance and advisory assignments.
• Prepare, review and monitor statutory tax computations and filings.
• Provide tax planning and advisory support to clients.
• Handle tax audits, investigations, assessments and related regulatory matters.
• Liaise with relevant tax authorities and clients on tax-related issues.
• Review tax documentation, reports and supporting schedules.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior team members where required.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality of assigned engagements.
• Identify opportunities for additional tax services and contribute to client relationship management.

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a technical assessment and interview process to evaluate their practical competence, professional judgement, problem-solving abilities and suitability for the role.
• ABACO is seeking a candidate with demonstrable practical experience and the ability to deliver results, not merely theoretical knowledge of taxation.

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law or a related discipline.

Work Experience:

• 4–6 years of relevant professional experience in taxation, preferably within an audit, accounting, consulting or professional services firm.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in both tax compliance and tax advisory.
• Experience managing corporate tax clients and dealing with relevant tax authorities.
• Previous experience supervising junior professionals will be an advantage.

Professional Qualifications:

• ICAN or ACCA qualification is strongly preferred.
• CITN membership will be a significant advantage.
• Candidates with relevant professional qualifications and demonstrable tax expertise will be considered.

Required Competencies:

• Strong practical knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer proficiency.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage multiple assignments.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability and attention to detail.

Working Conditions and Expectations:

• This is a full-time, office-based position.
• The successful candidate is required to report to the office on all scheduled working days and maintain punctuality.
• Must be available for client meetings, regulatory engagements and other official assignments as required.
• Must be willing to work additional hours when necessary to meet critical deadlines.
• Strict adherence to the firm's policies, professional ethics and confidentiality requirements is mandatory.

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their updated CV to: (see Apply by email) using " Senior Tax Associate" as the subject of the email.

Listed from public job boards