AUDIT/TAX MANAGER
About this role
JOB TITLE: AUDIT/TAX MANAGERLocation: Nigeria (Lagos/Ilorin/Abuja offices)Remuneration: ₦12,000,000 gross per annum + other benefitsAbout the RoleOur 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 ResponsibilitiesLead planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements across various industriesPerform quality assurance reviews of audit working papers for ISA and regulatory complianceManage corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other statutory tax compliance and advisory servicesRepresent clients during tax audits, investigations, and regulatory engagementsEvaluate clients' internal controls, governance, and risk management frameworksReview financial statements for IFRS compliance and provide technical accounting adviceBuild and maintain strong client relationships and support business development effortsLead, supervise, and mentor audit and tax teams (Supervisors, Seniors, Associates, Trainees)Ensure compliance with ISA, IFRS, tax legislation, CAMA, and other regulatory requirementsSupport the firm's strategic objectives, KPIs, and practice growth initiatives
Requirements
Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree (Second Class Upper) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; a Master's degree/MBA is an added advantageChartered Accountant status (ICAN or ACCA); CITN membership is highly desirableMinimum of 5–8 years' progressive experience in external audit, tax, and assurance within a professional services firmAt least 3 years in a managerial role leading audit and tax engagementsProven experience managing statutory audits for multinationals, listed companies, financial institutions, or large private organizationsExperience representing clients before NRS, State Internal Revenue Services, FRCN, and other regulatory bodiesTechnical CompetenciesStrong knowledge of IFRS, ISA, Nigerian tax legislation (NTA 2025, NTAA 2025, JRB Act 2025, NRS Act 2025), CAMA, and Transfer Pricing RegulationsProficiency in audit/accounting software (CaseWare, TeamMate, IDEA, ACL Analytics, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics)Advanced MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skillsLeadership & Behavioral CompetenciesExcellent leadership, coaching, and people management skillsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilitiesHigh integrity, professionalism, and commercial awarenessPlease Note: Candidates who currently hold an active ICAN and/or CITN Practice Licence will not be considered for this role due to Private Practice.
Benefits
Location: Nigeria (Lagos/Ilorin/Abuja offices)Remuneration: ₦12,000,000 gross per annum + other benefits
Company at a glance
TheJobMag.com is a specialist firm dedicated to the building the capacity of young professionals and companies. We strongly believe that an organisation is only as good as its people. The peculiarities of entrepreneurship can sometimes derail business owners to shift focus from their most important assets - their people. It could also cause them to be less thorough with their processes. We support these businesses by helping them refocus on their personnel. In the process, the people will be empowered to deliver on their business objectives and advance the company's vision.
JobMag was birthed in 2010 and has been providing varied human and corporate capacity Development solutions across different sectors ever since. Our strength lies in the principles of Value Derivation, Simplicity of Solutions and Practicality.
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