Nigerian Bottling Company recruits Assistant Tax Manager

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

Job Title: Assistant Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• Month end closing tasks planning and follow-up


• Puts Controls in place to detect potential Internal Control, audit and financial accounting issues; timely review of group internal policies changes and internal controls relating to tax; Commits and complies with the Company policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.


• Timely submission of annual tax returns for employee and obtaining annual tax clearance Certificate for the Company.


• Quarterly preparation of CIT and TIP and monthly review of company’s corporate tax (VAT, Withholding tax, PAYE and all local specific Nigerian taxes).


• Preparation of reports and schedules for Tax Audit for State Boards and FIRS. Prompt response to audit queries for a quick resolution.


• Preparation and reconciliation of the Technical Service Fee Schedule to be sent to CCH.


• Provide support to BSO on all tax related BS accounts for the purpose of reconciliation and review.


• Preparation of Remittance Schedules for all taxes and collaborating with Treasury to ensure that payment is done within the stipulated time in the law.


• Provide assistance where necessary for all stakeholders in Tax accounting area especially advising/coaching all stakeholders of impact of their action or inaction on tax.


• Challenge current processes/practices and identify improvements where applicable.


• Provide support service to internal customers to resolve tax issues while maintaining a good contact with the various tax authorities.


• Review current processes of preparing the TIP/CIT with a view to improve on the processing time.


• Create work models in order to save time and ensure accuracy.


• Respects the Customers’ policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.


• Ensures healthy and safety conditions for the work of herself/himself and colleagues, incl. full and transparent reporting of labour accidents and near misses.


• Actively supports and participates in company’s initiatives in the area of environment protection, resources saving, community projects and charity initiatives.


• Support Transfer Pricing consultants (KPMG) in gathering information and documentation of Annual Transfer Pricing Returns.


• Preparation and periodic update of the company’s Tax Exposure Tracking Report and distribution to the Tax and Finance Process Manager, CFO, MD and Group Tax Manager.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Accounting or other Social Science related course


• Professional Qualification such as ACA, ACCA or ACTI is required

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years experience 2-3 years of experience in accounting and finance. 


• Good knowledge of local GAAP & IFRS. Strong working experience in local taxation.


• Planning, organizing & time management skills


• Ability to think logically


• Data analysis/ analytical skills


• Knowledge and interpretation of policies, processes, procedures and systems


• Ability to think logically


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including change management


• Ability to adapt leadership style to different audiences Technical Knowledge IFRS/IAS relevant knowledge Tax relevant knowledge

Location: Nigeria

Closing Date
16th November, 2016.

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Nigerian Bottling Company recruits Assistant Tax Manager