Tax Accountant at Dangote Cement Plc

Job Summary

Manage the implementation of DCP’s tax planning and management Strategy to ensure compliance with applicable tax and financial regulations.
Oversee collection of tax-related information, timely reporting to tax authorities, and advise management on the tax impact of various corporate strategies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Implement approved tax-planning strategies to manage effective tax rates and deliver tax savings.
Review and approve relevant tax computations in strict compliance with applicable tax laws on regulations.
Oversee filling of tax and fiscal requirements within defined statutory deadlines.
Ensure accuracy of tax reporting in financial statements – audit reviews, budgets and reports.
Manage DCP’s Tax remittances and provisioning to ensure appropriateness.
Manage the retention and preparation of tax records, tax returns, and tax documentation.
Ensure complete and accurate documentation of relevant supports and proof of tax remittance.
Respond to ad-hoc inquires on tax related issues.
Participate in relevant negotiations with tax authorities.
Continually Identify Assess and Advise DCP’S Management of Tax Saving Opportunities.
Provide tax efficient solutions to DCPs Projects and stakeholder activities.
Coordinate regulatory tax audits.
Stay up-to-date on tax related trends (e.g. changes in relevant tax laws), analyse their impact and provide recommendations to management on necessary steps. This includes NAPSA.
Manage and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders including local and international tax authorities, tax consultants etc.
Ensure DCP’s activities comply with local and / or global financial regulatory requirements.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Full Grade Twelve Certificate with credits or better in English and Mathematics.
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting or other related discipline.
Minimum of Five (5) years’ work experience in a Manufacturing Industry or Cement manufacturing.
Valid practicing license from ZICA and must be a fully paid Member.
Proficiency in Microsoft office suits/SAP applications