Tax & Regulatory Compliance Officer

Role Summary

• The Tax & Regulatory Compliance Officer is responsible for managing clients' statutory compliance obligations by ensuring timely registration, filing, remittance, and processing of regulatory matters with relevant government agencies.
• The officer ensures compliance with applicable tax, pension, and corporate regulations while maintaining accurate records and providing professional support to clients.

Key Responsibilities
Pension Compliance (PENCOM):

• Process and submit employer registration with the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).
• Facilitate Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) registration where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with the Pension Reform Act.
• Liaise with PENCOM and PFAs on client matters.

Pension & PAYE Administration:

• Prepare monthly pension contribution schedules.
• Process pension remittances.
• Compute and prepare monthly PAYE schedules.
• Process PAYE remittances to relevant State Internal Revenue Services.
• Maintain payment evidence and reconciliation reports.

Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Services:

• Company incorporation.
• Registration of Business Names and Incorporated Trustees.
• Filing of Annual Returns.
• Post-incorporation filings.
• Changes in directors, shareholders, and company secretary.
• Increase in share capital.
• Amendment of company records.
• Name reservation and availability search.
• Certified True Copies (CTCs) and status reports.

Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) Processing:

• Prepare documentation for Tax Clearance Certificate applications.
• Follow up with relevant tax authorities.
• Resolve tax queries.
• Obtain and deliver approved TCCs to clients.

Monthly VAT Compliance:

• Prepare monthly VAT schedules.
• File VAT returns.
• Process VAT remittances.
• Reconcile VAT records.
• Ensure statutory filing deadlines are met.

Other Responsibilities:

• Prepare WHT schedules and remittances.
• Process Company Income Tax (CIT) filings.
• Prepare Education Tax computations.
• Process Industrial Training Fund (ITF) compliance.
• Handle National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) registrations and remittances.
• Process Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (where applicable).
• Prepare annual employer returns.
• Liaise with government agencies on behalf of clients.
• Maintain client statutory compliance calendars.
• Prepare compliance status reports for management.
• Advise clients on tax and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain proper filing (electronic and physical) of all statutory documents.
• Monitor statutory deadlines and send reminders to clients.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% timely filing of statutory returns.
• Zero penalties arising from late filings.
• Turnaround time for CAC registrations and amendments.
• Number of TCC applications successfully processed.
• Accuracy of PAYE, VAT, and Pension computations.
• Client satisfaction and timely issue resolution.
• Proper maintenance of client compliance records.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), State Internal Revenue Services (SIRS), PENCOM, ITF, and NSITF procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
• Excellent documentation and record management.
• Good communication and client relationship management.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and meet statutory deadlines.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their CV in PDF format only to:  View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using the job title as the subject of mail.

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