Company Info
Large organization
Media Trust Limited (Daily Trust)
200 + Employees
Daily Trust, owned by Media Trust, is a well-established privately owned newspaper publishing company based in Abuja, Nigeria. With a strong presence in the media industry, Media Trust is recognized for its notable publications, including the Daily Trust, Weekly Trust, Sunday Trust, and the Hausa-language Aminiya. Additionally, Media Trust has expanded its reach by launching a pan-African magazine named Kilimanjaro. As a leading media company in Nigeria, Media Trust holds a pivotal role in delivering reliable news and essential information to the public through various platforms. Their commitment to providing valuable content has solidified their position as a trusted source of news and analysis in Nigeria.
Title: Account Officer (Tax)
Location: Abuja
Duties and Responsibilities
- Tax Management and regulatory compliance of tax reporting/returns.
- Support with the development and implementation of tax strategy.
- Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary federal and state taxes.
- Should be knowledgeable in tax administration and planning.
- Understand the financial and operational implications of various tax laws and ensure compliance.
- Implement effective tax planning strategies and ensure full compliance with relevant tax laws.
- Liaise with the tax consultants to ensure that the company’s overall interests are protected during tax investigations and FIRS queries.
- Ensure complete documentation of relevant supports and proof of tax remittance.
- Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate personnel in relevant tax authorities.
- Timely monitoring and research on relevant taxation trends, legislative changes and relevant economic/fiscal changes.
- Ensure 100% remittance of all tax and statutory obligations.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum of a Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent with bias for Taxation.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in related field of tax administration.
- Professional certification with recognised institute is added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills are essential, particularly in regard to presenting the results of analyses.
- Role holder or candidate should have an outstanding knowledge of electronic spreadsheets.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Person Specification:
- Willingness to work at odd hours or put in extra hours;
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills;
- Excellent time management skills.
- A logical thinker who pays attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure to respond to service needs.
- Self-motivated and able to influence and motivate others.
Deadline: Jul 13, 2023.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply.