AUDITTAX MANAGER

JOB TITLE: AUDIT/TAX MANAGER

Location: Nigeria (Lagos/Ilorin/Abuja offices)
Remuneration:  gross per annum  other benefits
 
About the Role
Our client a leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Practitioners is looking to recruit an experienced Audit/Tax Manager to lead and manage its audit and tax practice. The successful candidate will oversee audit planning and execution tax compliance and advisory services financial reporting client relationship management staff supervision and regulatory compliance.
 
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning execution and completion of audit engagements across various industries
Perform quality assurance reviews of audit working papers for ISA and regulatory compliance
Manage corporate tax VAT withholding tax and other statutory tax compliance and advisory services
Represent clients during tax audits investigations and regulatory engagements
Evaluate clients internal controls governance and risk management frameworks
Review financial statements for IFRS compliance and provide technical accounting advice
Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts
Lead supervise and mentor audit and tax teams (Supervisors Seniors Associates Trainees)
Ensure compliance with ISA IFRS tax legislation CAMA and other regulatory requirements
Support the firms strategic objectives KPIs and practice growth initiatives
 

Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree (Second Class Upper) in Accounting Finance Economics or related field; a Masters degree/MBA is an added advantage
Chartered Accountant status (ICAN or ACCA); CITN membership is highly desirable
Minimum of 58 years progressive experience in external audit tax and assurance within a professional services firm
At least 3 years in a managerial role leading audit and tax engagements
Proven experience managing statutory audits for multinationals listed companies financial institutions or large private organizations
Experience representing clients before NRS State Internal Revenue Services FRCN and other regulatory bodies
 
Technical Competencies
Strong knowledge of IFRS ISA Nigerian tax legislation (NTA 2025 NTAA 2025 JRB Act 2025 NRS Act 2025) CAMA and Transfer Pricing Regulations
Proficiency in audit/accounting software (CaseWare TeamMate IDEA ACL Analytics SAP Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics)
Advanced MS Excel Word and PowerPoint skills
 
Leadership & Behavioral Competencies
Excellent leadership coaching and people management skills
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication abilities
High integrity professionalism and commercial awareness
 
Please Note: Candidates who currently hold an active ICAN and/or CITN Practice Licence will not be considered for this role due to Private Practice. 

Location: Nigeria (Lagos/Ilorin/Abuja offices)
Remuneration:  gross per annum  other benefits