Specialist Tax/ Compliance at Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat Nigeria commenced commercial operations on 23 October 2008 with a promise to deliver innovative and quality services in Nigeria. Since then, we have continued to deliver the best possible experience at the most affordable price to our subscribers. 

This commitment has led to the growth of our active subscriber base to over 21 million in just six years. Today, Etisalat has network coverage in all 36 states of the federation including Abuja, the federal capital territory as we continue to build our network and expand to new locations.

Position: Specialist, Tax & Compliance

Job Summary

• This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the company wide Tax systems.
• Ensure effective tax compliance & planning.
• Provide timely information on tax issues to minimise company tax liability.
• Ensure statutory compliance process.
• Ensure the company benefits from up to date tax laws.  

Principal Functions       

• File company's monthly tax return on or before due dates.
• Respond to queries from both federal and state tax authorities within 48 hours of receiving the queries.
• Register the company with relevant Tax Authorities.
• Provide accurate periodic computation, provision and filing of withholding tax (WHT), value added tax (VAT), and company Income and Education Tax returns.
• Clarify tax matters to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Obtain the Corporate Tax Clearance Certificate (c-TCC) FROM Federal Inland Revenue Service and State tax authorities.
• Maintain effective working relationship with relevant tax authorities.
• Provide relevant support to internal & external audit team where necessary.
• Annual computation, filing and payment of capital gains Tax.
• On daily basis, support Account Payable and other units by providing advice on applicability or otherwise of WHT on transaction and the applicability or otherwise of WHT on transactions and the applicable WHT rate.
• Conduct Tax verification exercise with State Board of Internal Revenue on a yearly basis in respect of tax remittances to such states(s).
• Provide support to HR in the processing and obtaining of Tax Clearance Certificate for individual staff from State Board of Internal Revenue of their place of Residence.
• Process and collect tax receipts and credit notes from the relevant tax authorities (FIRS & State Board of Internal Revenue), for the business (Etisalat Nigeria) as well as for Suppliers.

Educational Requirements       

• Bachelor Degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Administration or any related degrees.
• Relevant professional qualifications (ICAN, CITN).
• Post graduate degree (advantage).      

Experience,Skills & Competencies       

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in relevant field, supervising company Tax activities preferably within the telecoms industry.
• Strong practical understanding of Taxation system in Nigeria.