Tax and Audit Officer at Petrogap Oil and Gas

Job Title: Tax and Audit Officer

Job Responsibilities
Tax:

• Prepare tax returns and facilitate payments including suggestions on payment plans
• Design an annual tax plan in line with the company’s goals
• Research, Estimate, and track tax return
• Prepare and Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual tax report
• Manage, Organize, and update the company’s tax database
• Recommend tax strategies and methods required to manage taxes, that align with the business goal
• Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and return
• Share financial data with the accounting department
• Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profit
• Follow industry trends and track changes related to taxes
• Liaise with internal and external auditor
• Forecast tax predictions to Management
• Ensure compliance with regulators either federal, state, or local authorities
• Find tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filing
• Advise Management about the impact of Tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws.

Audit:

• Audit of financial statements and assessment of the books of account to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Reviewing internal control systems performing walkthrough processes and analysing financial records and transactions.
• Design the auditing process using common standards of practice, company policies, business goals, and industry regulations.
• Indicate and identify risk areas in each departmental operations and process
• Analyze adherence to budgetary standards and guidelines using financial data and balance sheets.
• Review all financial materials and procedures to spot errors, inefficiencies, or instances of misuse.
• Document all internal processes within an audit; list all data sources; detail all conclusions after an investigation.
• Work to develop new best standards of practice within the company to increase accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise within the field by participating in professional development.
• Keep all sensitive information confidential and secure.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Tax / Audit Accountant
• Minimum of BSc Degree, First Class or 2:1 grade in Accounting, Economics, Finance or relevant subject;
• Industry certification (ICAN, ACCA, ACA).
• Proficiency with commercial tax and accounting software
• Quick Books proficient.

Requirements and Skills:

• At least 5 years of work experience as a Tax and Audit Accountant, Tax Analyst, or Auditor
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with accounting software packages
• Computer literacy (MS Excel in particular)
• Excellent analytical and time management skills
• Strong numeracy skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Organizedanddetail-oriented.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is no 31st December, 2024. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Job Website: https://petrogap.com/