Assistant Manager at Henkel Nigeria

Job Position: Assistant Manager, Tax and Accounting
Locations: Lagos

Job Overview

1. The Assistant Manager Tax & Accounting will report directly to the Head of GA, Tax, Treasury & OTC and have overall responsibility for ensuring the Company comply with all statutory tax and transfer pricing obligations.
2. The candidate will coordinate the activities of tax advisers and will also maintain and develop strong relationships with tax authorities.
3. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for advising management of developments in the tax space that will impact the Company’s business, including review of contracts and agreements for tax compliance.
4. The candidate must be an experienced tax professional and a self-starter who can work with minimal or no supervision.
5. The candidate should also be able to identify tax planning opportunities for the Company.

Job Responsibilities

1. Take full ownership of the tax compliance obligations of the Company, including monthly and annual tax filings (all taxes), transfer pricing filings, income tax and deferred tax computations, capital allowance computations, adjustments to accounting profits for tax purposes, etc.
2. Be the main point of contact for all tax advisers for the Company and develop good relationships with tax authorities in Nigeria.
3. Attend to tax audit queries, tax audit exercises, transfer pricing audits, and other routine checks from regulators about tax matters.
4. Prepare the transfer pricing policy documentation for the Company.
5. Review internal agreements within the Company to ensure compliance with all tax laws and transfer pricing regulations.
6. Work closely with other functions to keep abreast of new business activities and address resulting opportunities, risks and tax consequences.
7. Training, retaining, and mentoring colleagues in finance who prepare invoice postings on the Company’s accounting system.
8. Identify potential tax planning opportunities for the Company and work with the appropriate personnel of all functions to implement tax advice rendered to the Company by its tax advisers.
9. Maintain tax balance on the general ledger/reconciliation of tax journals
10. Review all contracts to ensure tax efficiency and optimisation, and seek advice from the Company’s tax advisers as appropriate.
11. Work with HR to ensure tax compliance with all employee-related taxes and contributions
12. Obtain the Company’s annual tax clearance certificates.
13. Advise HR from time to time on tax planning opportunities for employees
14. Be responsible for Fixed Assets accounting and tagging
15. Attending to any other ad-hoc tax and accounting request as and when they arise.

Requirements

1. Candidates should possess a B.Sc./ M.Sc. Degree in Accounting or related field
2. Must have 5+ years of progressive experience in a tax role
3. CITN certified
4. Chartered Accountant
5. Hands-on approach to problem solving
6. In-depth knowledge of tax laws in Nigeria
7. Appreciable understanding of ERP systems
8. An organised self-manager
9. Excellent presentation & communication skills
10. Excellent analytical and numerical skills
11. Proficient with MS office (Excel and word)

Benefits

1. Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and a work-from-anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
2. Diverse national and international growth opportunities
3. Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
4. Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
5. Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
6. Top-notch Employee Assistance Programme
7. Medical Insurance with access to gym/fitness facility
8. Parental leave is above the regulatory requirement and industry standard.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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