TAX ACCOUNTANT AT TOTAL DATA LIMITED | TAX ACCOUNTANT JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

TDL is a well established full service Internet provider. We offer the best managed dedicated server solutions available combined with unbeatable support and maintenance. Since 1994, TDL has Hosted thousands of web sites for business, ecommerce, the entertainment industry and non-profits. We look forward to becoming your reliable service provider.
 

Job Description:

We are seeking a meticulous and strategically-minded Tax Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will be the guardian of our fiscal integrity, ensuring that our operations across various regions remain 100% compliant with ever-evolving Nigerian tax regulations. You will move beyond basic filing to manage high-stakes state audits, develop annual tax payment roadmaps, and maintain an airtight documentation system for our retail outlets. If you have a deep understanding of the FIRS and SIRS frameworks and thrive in a role that requires both analytical rigor and effective stakeholder diplomacy, we want to hear from you.

Requirements:

1. Regulatory Compliance & Strategy

• State Tax Mastery: Constantly collect, review, and interpret local state tax laws to ensure the company adapts to new regulations across all operating regions.

• Annual Planning: Design and implement comprehensive annual tax payment plans to ensure liquidity for liabilities and prevent late-payment penalties.

• Statutory Governance: Ensure absolute compliance with VAT, WHT, CIT, and PAYE requirements, maintaining the organization’s "Good Standing" with tax authorities.

2. Audit Management & Liaison

• Audit Leadership: Act as the primary point of contact for selected state government audits, preparing all necessary schedules and resolving queries with professional tact.

• Authority Liaison: Build and maintain professional relationships with tax officials and external auditors to facilitate smooth compliance cycles.

• Problem Resolution: Proactively identify potential tax risks and propose corrective measures to mitigate future audit exposures.

3. Documentation & Data Integrity

• File Management: Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready tax files, including the systematic gathering of tax vouchers and receipts from various store locations.

• Reporting Excellence: Utilize Microsoft Excel to build tax computation models that provide management with clear visibility into tax expenses and obligations.

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience & Academic Background

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Audit.

• Tenure: Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in a dedicated tax or finance-related role.

• Knowledge Base: Strong, up-to-date knowledge of the Finance Act and Nigerian tax regulations.

Core Competencies

• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and modeling).

• Analytical Precision: High level of attention to detail with the ability to spot discrepancies in large financial datasets.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for drafting responses to tax authorities and brief management.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 20th February, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified? Go to Total Data Limited on zurl.to to apply