Tax & Pension Accountant

The individual occupying this position will be involved in evaluating payroll data, income statement accounts, computing pension & tax, enlightening staff and management on necessary deductions and reconciling and analyzing payroll affiliated balance sheets.
Job Description
Coordinate preparation and remittance of monthly PAYE Tax, Withholding Tax, Value Added Tax for Federal and State agencies and ensure proper maintenance of accounting records and documentation in compliance with statutory requirements and Company policies
Manage regulatory bodies and ensures adequate planning and control ahead of tax audit.
Handle the settlement of salaries and wages through the accounts structure and develop periodic payroll reports
Act as the middleman between staff and pension fund administrator; ensure all staff get functioning PFA account and their pensions are duly deducted and remitted.
Keep abreast of relevant tax & pension legislation and best practice in order to ensure compliance.
Prepare monthly P&L report to ensure compliance with the Company policy and local standard.
Ensure daily posting of transactions on QuickBooks and Excel spread sheet.
Assistance to auditors to finalise accounts at the year-end along with Tax Audit.
Requirements – Qualities – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A relevant first degree in accounting or other finance related field
Candidate must have a minimum of 3 -5 years’ experience in a financial advisory/audit firm, with hands-on experience in tax and pension computation for several clients
Must be well grounded and sound in Pension and Tax Laws.
Knowledge of accounting standards & principles including tax and pension laws
Strong analytical skills and results oriented
Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness and multitasking abilities is required
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Associate or at least Student Member of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage.
Additional Information
Candidates who do not meet the above criteria need not apply.