Petrogap Oil and Gas Limited was incorporated as a response to the emerging trends in the dynamic Oil & Gas industry. We are a wholly indigenous company and registered player in the Upstream, Midstream and Downstream sectors of the Oil & Gas industry.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Tax and Audit Officer
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Responsibilities
Tax:
- Prepare tax returns and facilitate payments including suggestions on payment plans
- Design an annual tax plan in line with the company’s goals
- Research, Estimate, and track tax return
- Follow industry trends and track changes related to taxes
- Liaise with internal and external auditor
- Forecast tax predictions to Management
- Ensure compliance with regulators either federal, state, or local authorities
- Find tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filing
- Advise Management about the impact of Tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws.
- Prepare and Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual tax report
- Manage, Organize, and update the company’s tax database
- Recommend tax strategies and methods required to manage taxes, that align with the business goal
- Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and return
- Share financial data with the accounting department
- Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profit
Audit:
- Audit of financial statements and assessment of the books of account to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Reviewing internal control systems performing walkthrough processes and analysing financial records and transactions.
- Document all internal processes within an audit; list all data sources; detail all conclusions after an investigation.
- Work to develop new best standards of practice within the company to increase accuracy and integrity.
- Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise within the field by participating in professional development.
- Design the auditing process using common standards of practice, company policies, business goals, and industry regulations.
- Indicate and identify risk areas in each departmental operations and process
- Analyze adherence to budgetary standards and guidelines using financial data and balance sheets.
- Review all financial materials and procedures to spot errors, inefficiencies, or instances of misuse.
- Keep all sensitive information confidential and secure.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Tax / Audit Accountant
- Proficiency with commercial tax and accounting software
- Quick Books proficient.
- Minimum of BSc Degree, First Class or 2:1 grade in Accounting, Economics, Finance or relevant subject;
- Industry certification (ICAN, ACCA, ACA).
Requirements and Skills:
- At least 5 years of work experience as a Tax and Audit Accountant, Tax Analyst, or Auditor
- Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
- Strong numeracy skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Familiarity with accounting software packages
- Computer literacy (MS Excel in particular)
- Excellent analytical and time management skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talentrecruiter22@zohomail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail
Application Deadline 31st December, 2024.