Audit and Tax Team Lead/Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Audit and Tax Team Lead/Manager with over seven (7) years of relevant experience to oversee and manage multiple audit and tax engagements. The successful candidate must be a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and possess strong technical competencies in both audit and tax. The role requires a strategic thinker with proven leadership skills, the ability to manage and supervise teams, multitask across various client engagements, and maintain high standards of professional service delivery.

Job Description

1. Engagement Planning and Execution

2. o Lead the planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and completion phases of statutory and non-statutory audits.

3. o Develop audit strategies and procedures tailored to client-specific operations and industry standards.
4. o Design and execute audit programs to test internal controls and substantive procedures.
5. 1. Review and Quality Control
6. o Review audit files, working papers, and draft financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and ISA.
7. o Ensure quality control procedures are followed, and audit documentation meets regulatory and firm standards.
8. o Keep up to date with new auditing and accounting standards
9. 3 Client Relationship Management
10. o Serve as the primary point of contact for audit clients throughout the engagement cycle.
11. o Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and provide practical, value-added solutions.
12. 1. Internal Control and Risk Advisory
13. o Evaluate clients' internal control systems and recommend improvements for operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
14. o Advise clients on accounting and regulatory issues, including IFRS implementation and updates.
15. 1. Team Supervision and Development
16. o Manage, train, and mentor audit team members, including junior and intermediate staff.
17. o Review team performance and provide constructive feedback and support for professional development.
18. o Facilitate trainings, mentorship and coaching of team members
19. Tax Responsibilities
20. 1. Tax Compliance and Filing
21. o Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all statutory tax returns including CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, and others.
22. o Ensure accurate tax computations and compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
23. 1. Tax Planning and Advisory
24. o Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services to clients to ensure tax efficiency and compliance.
25. o Analyze tax risks and opportunities across different sectors and propose mitigation strategies.
26. 1. Tax Audit and Investigation Support
27. o Represent clients in engagements with tax authorities (e.g., FIRS, State IRS).
28. o Lead the defense and resolution of tax audits, assessments, reconciliations, and objections.
29. 1. Tax Documentation and Reporting
30. o Review and ensure proper documentation and reporting of tax positions and deferred taxes in financial statements.
31. o Keep clients informed about changes in tax laws and advise on the potential implications for their business.

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• General Management and Leadership
• 1. Engagement Management
• o Oversee multiple audit and tax engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality service.
• o Lead and manage a team of audit and tax professionals across multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• o Allocate resources efficiently and supervise project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• o Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and career development initiatives.
• o Promote a collaborative and high-performance work environment, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• 1. Engagement Administration and Documentation
• o Ensure timely preparation and review of engagement letters in line with firm policies and regulatory requirements.
• o Oversee the completion of risk assessment documentation including client acceptance/continuance forms, conflict checks, and anti-money laundering (AML) reviews.
• o Ensure timely billing of audit and tax fees, monitor engagement budgets, and follow up on outstanding client payments.
• 1. Client Service Excellence
• o Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsiveness, clear communication, and delivering high-value insights.

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• 1. Business Development
• o Identify new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• o Participate in proposal writing, pitching, and onboarding of new clients.
• 1. Policy and Compliance Oversight
• o Ensure that all audit and tax engagements comply with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

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• Qualifications and Requirements:
• • Minimum of 7 years progressive experience in audit and tax, with at least 3 years in a managerial or team lead role.
• • Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAN) in good standing.
• • A Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma
• • Demonstrable experience managing audit and tax engagements for multiple clients across various sectors.
• • Strong working knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, IFRS, ISA, and other relevant financial reporting and auditing standards.
• • Proficiency in audit and accounting software (e.g., CaseWare, QuickBooks, Excel, etc.).
• • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage competing deadlines.
• • High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

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• Compensation:
• • Additional performance-based bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₦300,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)