Career Opportunity at British American Tobacco

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Job Title: Tax Specialist West African Market

Location 
Lagos

Job Field
Finance, Accounting, Audit

Job Purpose
To manage BAT affiliates tax affairs in West Africa Markets
To optimise the BAT affiliates tax opportunities including strategies for business growth and expansion while ensuring compliance with tax regulations to prevent risks of default.

Key Accountabilities 
Tax budgets for company plan and business reviews.
Tax disclosures in Financial Statements and Group reporting.
Review of all BAT projects and contracts in West African Markets for compliance with all tax rules and regulations.
Tax parameters for company payroll and review of payroll tax reports to ensure accuracy.
Monthly tax statistics contribution to government revenue for social reports to stakeholders.
Oversee preparation and filing of all monthly and annual tax liabilities of BAT affiliates to respective revenue authorities.
Keep abreast of changes in all aspects of the laws and regulation of taxes in West African Markets, as it affects the business.
Responsible for the management of tax records of BAT affiliates in West Africa Markets.
Responsible for advising, setting and implementing tax strategies across the business and ensuring optimal capital efficiency.
Ensure BAT employees’ awareness of tax laws and regulatory changes as it affects their respective functions to ensure accuracy of tax accounting
Ensure timely payment of all taxes to the appropriate Tax Authorities to avoid sanctions.
Obtain high value tax related services at competitive fees from external Consultants.
Respond to enquiries across BAT group as it affects taxation in West African Markets
Ensure timeliness and accuracy of tax reporting, including internal forecast updates, Group reporting requirements, and annual budgeting exercises.
Ensure efficient reporting of fixed assets to optimise tax benefits
Minimise the present value of all tax payments without exposing the company to risks.
Ensure prompt resolution of queries and matters arising from the reviews and queries of tax agencies.
Provide substantive defence for BAT affiliates in West African Markets in investigation and tax audit instances.
Actively build the company’s reputation and relationship with the Tax Authorities to reduce friction.
Communicate developments and changes in tax rules to all employees to manage expectations.
Manage the withholding and Value Added tax affairs with all suppliers as they affect our contractual obligations.
Ensure maximum value obtained from good working relationships with external advisors and supporters. Identify tax-planning opportunities and appropriately develop and implement the operating strategies to expand the business
Efficiently manage the effective tax rate of BAT affiliates in West African Markets.

Essential Requirements 
Over 5 years experience as a tax specialist, preferably from a major accounting firm.
Very knowledgeable on the local tax dynamics and understands the implications on company business objectives.
Fluency in French and English
Innovative and influencing skills
Ability to translate and align taxation activities to the company vision
Understands company business environment and risks
Preferably a Chartered Tax Practitioner

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