Tax Manager at Orange Group

Orange Group is a diversified business group with operations across various sectors. The company is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax strategy, compliance, planning and governance activities in Lagos.

Company: Orange Group
Job Title: Tax Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Finance / FMCG / Manufacturing
Experience: Above 6 years

Job Description

• Develop and implement the organisation’s overall tax strategy in line with business objectives.
• Provide tax guidance to senior management on mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and business expansion.
• Establish effective tax governance and risk management frameworks.
• Manage statutory tax compliance, including CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, Education Tax, expatriate and customs-related taxes.
• Manage relationships with the Federal Inland Revenue Service and Lagos State Internal Revenue Service.
• Lead tax audits, disputes and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with Land Use Charge and Local Government taxes.
• Maintain proper documentation for tax computations, filings and positions.
• Monitor tax developments and assess their potential impact on the business.
• Develop and maintain transfer pricing policies and documentation.
• Manage cross-border tax matters involving royalties, management fees and intercompany transactions.
• Identify tax-efficient structures across procurement, manufacturing, distribution and sales operations.
• Advise on tax implications of supply chain structures, manufacturing incentives and export benefits.
• Oversee tax provisions, deferred tax calculations and tax disclosures in line with IFRS.
• Ensure effective internal controls over tax accounting and reporting.
• Lead and develop the internal tax team.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisers, auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Provide tax advisory and training support to finance, supply chain, procurement and commercial teams.
• Conduct tax awareness and sensitisation activities for employees and vendors.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of tax experience, including at least 3 years in a Tax Manager role.
• Experience in the FMCG or manufacturing sector is an advantage.
• Experience with a Big Four accounting firm is an advantage.
• Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a business-related field.
• ICAN, ACCA or CITN professional qualification.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• High level of professional integrity, honesty and due care.
• Strong analytical, financial and accounting skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Orange Group Careers Portal.

Application Closing Date: Not Specified.