Account Officer (Tax) at Daily Trust (Media Trust)

Abuja

Dailytrust

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.

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