Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement the Group's tax strategy, ensuring compliance with Nigerian and applicable international tax laws while optimizing tax efficiency across corporate income tax, VAT, WHT, transfer pricing, customs duties, royalties, sector-specific levies, and available tax incentives.
Lead tax planning for major business decisions including mergers & acquisitions, restructurings, capital projects, cross-border transactions, and investment initiatives while managing tax audits, disputes, and relationships with FIRS, SIRS, Customs, and other regulatory authorities.
Oversee transfer pricing compliance, Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), OECD/BEPS requirements, Master and Local Files, and monitor emerging global tax developments affecting the Group.
Design, implement, and continuously improve the Group Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework in line with ISO 31000/COSO standards, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, business continuity planning, crisis management, scenario analysis, and maintenance of the Group Risk Register.
Ensure compliance with all statutory, environmental, industry, and corporate governance regulations across the Group's manufacturing, mining, and energy operations, including regulatory filings, permits, licences, AML, Anti-Bribery & Corruption compliance, and regulatory reporting.
Prepare Board reports, risk dashboards, compliance updates, and tax advisory papers while maintaining strong relationships with regulators, external auditors, legal advisers, consultants, and government agencies.
Lead, mentor, and develop the Tax, Risk & Compliance team, establish performance standards, and strengthen compliance capabilities across all subsidiaries.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (minimum Second Class Upper). Master's degree (MBA, LLM, Taxation, Finance, or related field) is an advantage.
Professional qualification such as CITN, ACA, ACCA, IRM or equivalent is mandatory. Additional certifications in Compliance (ICA, CAMS, etc.) are advantageous.
12–18 years' progressive experience in Tax, Enterprise Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a large manufacturing, mining, energy, industrial, or conglomerate environment.
Strong expertise in Nigerian tax laws, transfer pricing, enterprise risk management frameworks, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and stakeholder engagement with regulatory authorities. Experience in at least two of the following sectors is highly preferred: Steel Manufacturing, Mining, Oil & Gas, or Energy/Power.
Key Competencies:
Tax Strategy & Compliance
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Regulatory & Corporate Governance
Transfer Pricing & International Tax
Business Continuity & Crisis Management
Board & Executive Advisory
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria