Tax Senior Manager

WYZE Concepts & Associates (aka WYZE) is a dynamic professional service firm. We are a highly rated professional firm known for offering cost-effective professional services without compromising on quality. We have been providing multidisciplinary professional services to organizations since 2009. We are an energetic, dynamic, and professional business partner with a passion for success. Our vision is to establish ourselves as one of the top ten firms of choice in Nigeria by 2022 in terms of revenue size.

The Tax Manager role is accountable for tax advisory services and keeping businesses compliant with various local, state, and federal tax regulations. S/he is also responsible for leading and managing multiple operations of the tax practice area and delivering quality tax services. The role is a business partner to our clients aiming at building relationships, providing innovative tax planning, consulting, and expertise.

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage tax advisory services
• Advising clients on general corporate compliance, cabotage, petroleum profits tax, Nigerian content in oil & gas industry, recent tax legislation/regulations, foreign exchange legislation, investments & securities, etc.
• Advising companies on the resolutions required for specific corporate actions and drafting such resolutions.
• Reviewing agreements and preparing legal opinions on the interpretation of various legal documents.
• Carrying out strategic planning for clients with the aim of minimizing their corporate tax liabilities.
• Providing advice on:
  • Contract structuring.
  • Compensation structuring and restructuring.
  • Business start-ups, registrations, and regulations.
  • Business forecasts and tax budgeting.
  • Increasing shareholder value
• Advising on international taxation issues including:
  • Thin capitalization.
  • Transfer pricing.
  • Permanent establishment issues
• Carrying out Health Checks and Reviews, as the team-lead and as a team member.
• Working with audit teams to establish appropriate amount and disclosure of taxes and their treatment in financial statements.
• Liaising with the Finance Department of various organizations to identify and review income accounting processes, including review and advising on deferred tax computations and treatment.
• Performing due diligence reviews for clients during the consolidation of the banking and insurance sectors in Nigeria.
• Supervising and reviewing the filing of returns such as Company Income tax, Education tax, and PAYE returns with tax authorities.
• Clients payroll management
• Restructuring clients’ payroll structures to optimize employees’ liabilities.
• Processing of Tax Clearance certificates for corporate and individual clients and their employees.
• Representing clients during audits and negotiations
• Responding to queries including preparation of objection letters.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• B.Sc. in Accounting/Taxation or equivalent qualifications        
• Proven work experience as a Tax Senior Manager/Tax Manager
• Minimum of 8-13 years cognate work experience with at least 4years experience in Tax Advisory
• Excellent knowledge of tax accounting & compliance and all types of tax returns
• Excellent knowledge of local tax laws
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional client service and the ability to develop excellent client relationships
• Knowledge of tax software and MS Office