Tax Manager

Who We Are

We are a fast-growing financial services organization committed to regulatory excellence, strong governance, and sustainable business growth. Our finance function plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with Nigerian tax laws while supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

We Are the Place for You If

You are a seasoned tax professional who thrives in a regulated environment, values accuracy and compliance, and enjoys translating complex tax regulations into practical business solutions. You are comfortable working closely with Finance, Legal, Risk, and external regulators, and you take ownership of delivering timely, compliant tax outcomes.

The Position

The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s tax compliance, advisory, and reporting obligations. The role ensures full compliance with Nigerian tax laws while supporting business operations through sound tax planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

This Job Is Perfect for You If You

• Enjoy working with Nigerian tax laws and applying them in real business contexts.
• Are analytical, detail-oriented, and able to think on your feet and out of the box.
• Can manage multiple tax obligations while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Are confident engaging internal and external stakeholders on tax matters.
• Take pride in strong documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

You Will Not Enjoy This Job If You

• Prefer roles with minimal regulatory exposure.
• Are uncomfortable working with detailed financial data and statutory deadlines.
• Do not enjoy interpreting legislation or engaging tax authorities.
• Prefer routine work with little problem-solving or analytical thinking.

Requirements

What You’Ll Do

• Manage end-to-end tax compliance across all applicable taxes, including CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other statutory taxes.
• Ensure timely preparation, review, and filing of all tax returns in line with Nigerian tax laws (The NTA inclusive).
• Liaise with tax authorities and external advisors on audits, assessments, and queries.
• Support the Finance team on tax implications of business transactions and financial reporting.
• Monitor changes in Nigerian tax regulations and advise management on impact and compliance requirements.
• Maintain proper tax documentation, schedules, and working papers to support filings and audits.
• Provide guidance on tax risk management and ensure appropriate controls are in place.

What You Bring

• He/she must possess a minimum of 5 years core tax experience.
• Tax experience in the financial services industry would be an added advantage.
• He/she must have a good knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian tax laws (The NTA inclusive).
• He/she must be a chartered accountant (ICAN) or a chartered tax practitioner (CITN).
• He/she must be proficient in the use of Microsoft documents (excel, word and power point).
• He/she must be analytic, creative and able to think on his/her feet & out of the box.

Benefits

What’s In It for You

• Opportunity to play a critical role in a regulated, high-impact financial services environment.
• Exposure to complex tax matters within a growing organization.
• Collaboration with experienced finance, legal, and risk professionals.
• Competitive compensation and a professional environment that values expertise and integrity.