Job Summary

Our knowledge and experience rank us among the world’s top firms for tax solutions. But what really sets us apart is our passion, collaboration, and commitment to our client’s business success.
KPMG professionals work with clients to learn all they can about their organization, understand their goals at the deepest level, and uncover unexpected opportunities.
We tap into our vast team of functional, industry, legislative, jurisdictional, and technical specialists to assemble the right people, tools, and knowledge to tackle our client’s toughest tax-related issues.
We welcome people with a passion for tax, a spirit for new thinking, and a commitment to providing outstanding client service today, and tomorrow.

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the payroll issues of designated clients
Lead engagement teams for the delivery of tasks such as tax computations, advisory opinions, tax audit exercise, tax compliance reviews, tax compliance act on Personal Income Tax Act, Pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) tax regulations, Pension Reform Act, Industrial Training Fund Act, National Housing Fund Act, Employee Compensation Act and National health Insurance Scheme Act
Work with Managers and Partners in providing excellent customer service experience for clients
Act as a reliable pivot of engagement teams, bridging the gap between junior team members and the management cadre of the Firm
Identify areas for value addition in service delivery for clients
Simultaneously manage multiple projects involving diverse tax issues
Drive business development efforts and the Firm’s strategic growth initiatives
Build and maintain sound relationship with clients, tax authorities and relevant regulators at the management level
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in job delivery and overall client service delivery
Supervise, coach and develop younger team members

Requirements
You’ll help our teams succeed if you have:

Minimum of second class (upper division) Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Accounting or any related field
Minimum of 5 credits in O ’level examination, including Math and English at 2 sittings
A minimum of four (4) years tax consulting experience in any of these industries/areas – CIM, FSI, ENR, M&A, some of which should be in a lead capacity. Tax experience with any of the Big 4 is an added advantage.
Member/ student member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Sound understanding of the provisions of the Personal Income Tax Act, Pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) tax regulations, Pension Reform Act, Industrial Training Fund Act, National Housing Fund Act, Employee Compensation Act and National health Insurance Scheme Act.
Good understanding of the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission Act, Partnership Law of Lagos State, Immigration Act and the Labour Act.
Review the statutory PAYE tax computations and returns
Deep understanding of the Withholding tax (WHT) regulations as it relates to individuals
Sound knowledge of the provisions of the FIRS (Establishment) Act as it relates to the taxation of individuals
Sound knowledge of the VAT Act and CGT Act as it relates to the taxation of individuals
Up-to-date knowledge of relevant clarification circulars, Regulations, guidelines, Public Notices, Executive Orders and judicial pronouncements on tax matters and related issues.
Ability to review tax computations of varied complexity, ensuring that appropriate treatment is given to each financial item.
Ability to prepare/review draft advisory opinions in line with extant fiscal laws and Regulations.
Strong written and verbal communication
Excellent business writing skills
Proficiency in Office Suite, good interpersonal skill and leadership qualities