TAX OFFICER AT MONIEPOINT | TAX JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Moniepoint Incorporated is a global business payments and banking platform and recently became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. We are the partner of choice for over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, powering the dreams of SMBs and providing them with equal access to the tools they need to grow and scale.

Job Description:

Are you a tax professional who sees the "big picture"? At Moniepoint, we are on a mission to provide financial happiness to millions. We are seeking a diligent and proactive Tax Officer to join our team someone who understands that precision in tax compliance is the stable foundation upon which our innovative products are built.

This role is for a professional who can bridge the gap between complex tax legislation and our day-to-day operations, ensuring we remain a reliable and compliant partner in every market we operate.

Requirements:

Tax Compliance & Remittance

• Precise Computations: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual computations for VAT, WHT, CIT, and other statutory levies with a "right-first-time" mindset.

• Timely Execution: Own the end-to-end filing and remittance process for all federal and state tax obligations, ensuring no deadlines are missed.

• Ledger Integrity: Conduct regular reconciliations of tax ledgers and maintain meticulous documentation that serves as our "source of truth."

Audit Support & Regulatory Liaison

• Audit-Ready: Support tax audits and investigations by preparing clear evidence and walkthroughs for tax authorities.

• Relationship Management: Assist in managing correspondence with regulatory bodies, representing Moniepoint’s commitment to transparency and mastery.

• Proactive Monitoring: Stay ahead of the curve by tracking changes in tax laws and assessing their impact on our business model.

Internal Advisory & Process Improvement

• Stakeholder Partnership: Provide clear, jargon-free tax support to teams across Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations.

• Strategic Growth: Support the Head of Tax in providing tax-efficient guidance for new business transactions, M&A activities, and expansion plans.

• Building Better Systems: Help implement and automate tax controls and dashboards to reduce manual effort and human error.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in tax compliance or advisory (Fintech or Banking experience is a plus).

• Expertise: Deep understanding of Nigerian tax laws and the practicalities of filing across multiple states.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis using Excel or Google Sheets—you should be comfortable turning raw data into clear tax schedules.

• Certification: Professional qualification (ICAN/ACCA) completed or in the final stages.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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