Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Identification: 7824
Job Level: MTN Level 3
Job Description
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) is recruiting a Manager – Transfer Pricing and International Tax to lead transfer pricing and international tax operations, compliance, planning, advisory, and risk management across the company and its subsidiaries. The successful candidate will oversee tax reporting, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, manage tax risks, and provide strategic tax advice to support business objectives and protect shareholder value.
Reports To: General Manager – Tax
Division: Finance
Responsibilities
The Manager – Transfer Pricing and International Tax will be responsible for the following duties:
- Implement, monitor, and maintain operational transfer pricing processes while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Evaluate transfer pricing models to identify tax risks, operational inefficiencies, and strategic improvement opportunities, presenting recommendations to the General Manager, Tax.
- Manage tax matters relating to related-party transactions and cross-border operations in line with applicable transfer pricing and international tax requirements.
- Monitor proposed and newly enacted tax legislation, regulations, and judicial decisions, advising management on their implications for MTN Nigeria’s operations and financial position.
- Ensure the timely preparation, maintenance, and submission of transfer pricing documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Review tax computations prepared by the Tax Analyst to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Review tax accruals, liabilities, and provisions to support accurate financial reporting and effective tax management.
- Prepare and maintain the Tax Risk Register for submission to Group Tax, ensuring that material tax risks and mitigation measures are properly documented.
- Liaise with Group Tax on tax reporting, planning, and opportunities to improve tax efficiency across the business.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisers and oversee responses to tax authorities concerning assessments, audits, and investigations.
- Maintain effective relationships with relevant tax authorities and provide support during audits, assessments, and investigations.
- Negotiate tax agreements within approved company guidelines and delegated authority.
- Provide specialist advice to relevant divisions on transfer pricing, international taxation, tax compliance, and tax accounting.
- Promote tax awareness across MTN Nigeria through Think Tax roadshows, meetings, presentations, forums, and other engagement initiatives.
- Participate in tax-related and cross-functional projects, providing specialist expertise in transfer pricing and international taxation.
Requirements
Educational Qualifications
- A first degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.
- A professional accounting or taxation qualification.
- An Advanced Diploma in Transfer Pricing is an added advantage.
- Fluency in English.
Experience and Skills
- Six to thirteen years of relevant professional experience.
- At least three years of experience in a specialised area, including supervising or managing other employees.
- Experience working in a medium-sized to large organisation.
- Comprehensive experience in tax administration and reporting, tax compliance, and data analysis.
- Strong knowledge of international tax and transfer pricing guidelines, including OECD guidelines and Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS).
- Experience preparing and reviewing transfer pricing documentation, including master files, local files, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR).
About MTN Nigeria
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) is a purpose- and value-driven telecommunications company committed to delivering a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians. The company focuses on creating meaningful experiences for its employees, customers, and stakeholders while fostering an inclusive workplace that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
MTN Nigeria promotes a culture built on integrity, open communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Through its employee value proposition, the company aims to help employees work with meaning, connect to develop, thrive in positivity, and grow with purpose.
The organisation encourages employees to contribute their ideas, challenge practices constructively, share knowledge, and support one another in achieving common goals.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official MTN Nigeria recruitment portal.
Apply for the Manager – Transfer Pricing and International Tax Job at MTN Nigeria
Application Closing Date: 2 November 2026.
Important Notice: MTN Nigeria does not charge applicants any fees at any stage of its recruitment process. Eligible female candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Fraudulent recruitment activities can be reported to [email protected].