TAX MANAGER AT BETA GLASS | TAX JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Beta Glass, a proud member of the Frigoglass Group, stands as a strategic partner to international beverage bottlers. Positioned as a major supplier of glass packaging, we play a crucial role in the burgeoning markets of West and Central Africa.

Our diverse range of glass containers offers superior packaging solutions to clients across various sectors, including soft drinks, beer, spirits, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. We are committed to delivering excellence in our products. At Beta Glass, we are not just suppliers; we are partners in progress, dedicated to setting new standards in the glass packaging industry.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-caliber Tax Manager to serve as the primary guardian of our fiscal compliance and tax strategy. Based in Lagos, this is a senior-level role (7–10 years experience) designed for a "Tax Architect"—someone who possesses the technical depth to navigate complex Nigerian tax laws and the diplomatic skill to manage high-pressure audits with federal and state authorities.

Your mission is to ensure 100% accuracy in our statutory filings while proactively identifying tax optimization opportunities within the legal framework. You will lead the defense during tax audits, manage relationships with external consultants, and ensure the organization stays ahead of shifting legislation. If you are a chartered professional (ICAN/ACCA/CITN) with a track record of successfully closing complex tax assessments, we want you to lead our tax function.

Requirements:

1. Statutory Governance & Reporting

• Filing Integrity: Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and filing of all statutory tax returns (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, EDT, etc.).

• Reporting Accuracy: Manage complex tax computations and reconciliations for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring alignment with IFRS.

• Legislative Intelligence: Monitor ongoing changes in Nigerian tax legislation (including Finance Acts) and perform impact assessments on the business model.

2. Audit Defense & Regulatory Liaison

• Audit Leadership: Spearhead and systematically handle tax audits from the FIRS and State Internal Revenue Services (SIRS), ensuring timely resolution of all inquiries.

• Relationship Management: Act as the primary interface with tax authorities and external tax consultants on all audits, assessments, and formal inquiries.

• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential tax exposures and implement corrective measures to prevent penalties and interest accruals.

3. Strategic Tax Planning

• Optimization Strategy: Leverage your deep understanding of the Nigerian tax framework to advise the business on tax-efficient structures and available incentives.

• Compliance Framework: Maintain a robust internal tax control environment to ensure every department operates within the boundaries of current tax laws.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: 7–10 years of relevant work experience, with a heavy focus on Nigerian tax management.

• Certification (MANDATORY): Membership of ICAN, ACCA, or CITN (Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria).

• Technical Depth: Proven experience in handling direct and indirect tax audits with the FIRS and various State Revenue Authorities.

Core Competencies

• Regulatory Mastery: Comprehensive understanding of the Companies Income Tax Act (CITA), Personal Income Tax Act (PITA), and the Finance Acts.

• Diplomacy: Exceptional negotiation skills to handle assessments and queries from tax inspectors.

• Analytical Precision: High attention to detail in tax reconciliations and financial data analysis.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@betaglass.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.