Senior Tax Manager at First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank)

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria’s largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Tax Manager

Location: Lagos

Role Description

• This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Tax Manager based in Lagos, with opportunities for remote work.
• The Senior Tax Manager will oversee all tax-related functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, developing and implementing tax strategies, and managing tax planning to optimize financial performance.
• Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing tax returns, liaising with regulatory authorities, and advising on the tax implications of business decisions. Additionally, the role involves analyzing changes in tax legislation, mitigating risk, and leading a team to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong tax expertise, including tax compliance, tax strategy & planning, and reporting
• Knowledge of financial regulations and the ability to interpret complex tax laws
• Experience in team leadership, strategic planning, and managing projects effectively
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency with tax software and financial accounting tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent are required
• Experience in financial services or banking is an advantage. At least 12 years of tax related experience required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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