TAX ASSOCIATE AT SECOM LIMITED | TAX ASSOCIATE JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Secom Limited is a premier consulting firm delivering results-driven solutions across revenue generation, financial services and HR Management.

Job Description:

Are you a tax specialist with a background in the rigor of audit and accounting firms? We are seeking a Tax Associate to provide expert fiscal oversight and advisory for our diverse client portfolio. This is more than a compliance role; you will be a strategic partner to our clients, helping them navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimize their tax positions, and ensure total statutory adherence. If you are an ICAN-track professional with a sharp eye for detail and a talent for technical research, this is your platform to excel in the world of specialized taxation.

Requirements:

1. Tax Compliance & Statutory Filings

• Technical Preparation: Lead the preparation and filing of Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), and Partnership returns.

• Accuracy Assurance: Perform deep-dive reviews of financial statements and ledger entries to ensure taxable income and deductible expenditures are calculated with 100% precision.

• Regulatory Governance: Ensure all client filings meet strict statutory deadlines to avoid penalties and maintain high-standing with tax authorities.

2. Strategic Advisory & Planning

• Tax Optimization: Conduct proactive tax research to advise clients on planning opportunities, including efficient compensation structures and employee benefit schemes.

• Systems Consulting: Recommend accounting system improvements to streamline the flow of tax-relevant data.

• Research Leadership: Stay ahead of changes in tax legislation (Finance Acts, etc.) to provide clients with timely and actionable insights.

3. Audit Support & Relationship Management

• Defense & Liaison: Support clients during tax audits and investigations, serving as a primary point of contact for tax authorities.

• Documentation Management: Maintain meticulously organized client tax records and correspondence.

• Client Diplomacy: Translate complex tax laws into understandable advice, responding to inquiries with professional clarity and speed.

Qualifications and Skills:

Academic & Professional Foundation

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of progressive experience within an Audit or Accounting firm.

• Certification: ICAN/ACCA certification or being in-view is a significant advantage.

Core Competencies

• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with specialized tax software and robust accounting applications (e.g., Sage, SAP, or QuickBooks).

• Analytical Prowess: Ability to interpret complex financial data and extract tax-relevant implications.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills for high-level client reporting and government liaison.

• Detail-Oriented: A "zero-error" mindset regarding calculations and regulatory documentation.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: secomltd1@gmail.com using “Tax Associate” as the subject of the email.