EY Nigeria is recruiting a Staff, Indirect Tax Core (Associate, Indirect Tax) to join its Tax practice in Lagos. The successful candidate will provide indirect tax advisory and compliance services, helping clients navigate Value Added Tax (VAT), Customs & Excise Duty, and other indirect tax regulations while supporting business development, client management, and team leadership.
Company: EY (Ernst & Young)
Job Title: Staff, Indirect Tax Core (Associate, Indirect Tax)
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Tax Advisory / Professional Services
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
Salary: Competitive
Application Closing Date: Not Specified
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Advisory
- Provide indirect tax compliance and advisory services to clients.
- Apply Nigerian VAT Act, Customs & Excise Duty regulations, and international best practices to address client tax issues.
- Interpret and apply indirect tax legislation in advisory engagements and compliance reports.
- Liaise with clients and tax authorities to ensure timely filing of statutory indirect tax returns.
- Monitor changes in tax laws, regulatory policies, and global indirect tax trends.
Client & Business Development
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to thought leadership on VAT, Customs & Excise Duty, and other indirect tax matters.
- Identify new business opportunities and support the firm’s strategic growth initiatives.
- Participate in proposal development and client presentations.
People & Practice Management
- Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members.
- Ensure client engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards.
- Support engagement management, including budgeting, billing, and cash collection.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division or equivalent.
- Professional membership in ICAN, ACCA, or CITN is mandatory.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in indirect tax, preferably within a Big Four or professional services firm.
- Strong understanding of Nigerian and international VAT regulations and Customs & Excise Duty laws.
- Experience managing indirect tax compliance, advisory, controversy, and risk management projects.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership and team management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a leading Big Four professional services firm.
- Exposure to multinational and high-profile clients.
- Professional development through training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
- Career growth within a collaborative and high-performing team.
- Competitive salary and employee benefits.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the EY careers portal:
https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Lagos-Staff%2C-Indirect-Tax-Core/1378909433