Job Description

Job Purpose

Provision of analysis, payment, estimation and periodic revisions of all taxes including, Withholding Tax, VAT PAYE, etc, Petroleum Profits Tax and Royalties; and to arrange for the necessary documentation for payment or exemption or clearance to be made to the appropriate Government Agency.

Main Responsibilities

To keep abreast and ensure proper implementation of fiscal laws and regulations, ensuring proper documentation and payments to appropriate Government agencies.

Key Activities

• Liaise with inland revenue authorities on Petroleum Profits Tax and other taxes.                        
• Liaise with internal revenue authorities on tax audits and other related matters                                           .
•  Coordinate the Company's returns to the relevant Tax Authorities and to provide timely settlement of its obligation in respect of Value-Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax and other fiscal payments.  
• Ensure correct handling and filing of all documents regarding the activities of the section   
• Maintain company’s share of tax estimate from other JV partners as well as the monthly Royalties Estimate           

Required Skills or Experience

• University degree in Accountancy and professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, ACMA, C.I.S ,Taxation Course, Accounting Courses
• Fluent in English Language (spoken and written), effective communication
• 5 years Tax Accounting experience and 3 years of Oil & Gas Industry experience
• Sound knowledge of Accounting Principles & Procedures / Tax matters (Up to date Accounting Standards and knowledge in Country's Tax laws and Taxation).
• Proficiency in MS office package, especially excel / spreadsheets
•  Good Analytical Ability