Tax Accountant at Deloitte

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Tax Accountant | Deloitte | Location: Eti-Osa, Lagos | Employment Type: Full-time

Deloitte is one of the leading professional services firms in Nigeria, providing Audit, Tax, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory services to clients across various industries.

Job Description

Deloitte is seeking an exceptional Tax Accountant to join its Finance Team. The successful candidate will support tax compliance, withholding tax management, statutory tax reporting and related financial activities.

Responsibilities

Manage client withholding tax collection, reconciliation and reporting.
Handle monthly PAYE, VAT and other statutory tax computations and remittances.
Apply cash collections, WHT receipts and credit notes to receivable balances.
Engage business managers and partners on withholding tax debtor collection.
Administer staff tax matters, including Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) applications and renewals.
Prepare tax reconciliations and support balance sheet reviews and month-end reporting.
Support responses to tax authority enquiries, audits, investigations and regulatory reviews.
Support tax compliance projects and process improvement initiatives.
Perform other tax and compliance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting or a related discipline, with a minimum of Second Class Lower or Lower Credit.
Minimum of five credits in WASSCE/NECO or equivalent, including Mathematics and English Language, obtained in one sitting.
Fully qualified member of ICAN, ACCA or CITN.
2–3 years of relevant experience in taxation, accounting, finance or regulatory compliance.
Good knowledge of Nigerian tax laws.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly advanced Excel.
Experience with ERP systems and tax compliance software is an advantage.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official application portal:

Apply for the Tax Accountant position

Application Closing Date

11th September 2026.