Matrix Energy Group is a rapidly growing indigenous and integrated Oil Marketing and Trading Company in Nigeria, which was incorporated November 25, 2004.
Over the years, Matrix Energy has grown from a modest supply and distributions operation to a fully integrated petroleum products marketing and trading company with clients and suppliers all over the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Tax and Payroll Accountant
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The job holder will oversee and manage all aspects of payroll processing and tax compliance across the organization.
- This role ensures accurate adherence to tax regulations, timely disbursement of salaries, and effective reporting.
- The job holder also will provide strategic input on tax planning, and compliance initiatives.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Strategic Tax Planning and Optimization – develop and implement tax-efficient structures and strategies across all activities in the organization, including exploration and production.
- Oversee the end-to-end payroll processing cycle and ensure timely, accurate salary disbursements in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and statutory requirements, including PAYE, VAT,
- Withholding Tax, and Company Income Tax.
- Proactively identify tax-related risks in transactions and corporate activities and develop risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring the organization’s compliance and financial protection.
- Lead interactions with the upstream and downstream tax regulatory bodies, manage tax audits and queries.
- Supervise the preparation and filing of statutory returns to regulatory bodies.
- Review payroll schedules and statutory deductions for accuracy and completeness.
- Lead the implementation of process improvements, automation, and system enhancements in payroll and tax operations.
- Coordinate periodic audits of payroll and tax operations and address any findings or discrepancies.
- Provide guidance and training to tax and payroll staff, ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to best practices.
- Work closely with external tax consultants and regulatory bodies to manage tax audits, investigations and correspondence.
- Monitor changes in tax regulations and proactively update.
- Resolves employee inquiries and escalations related to payroll and tax matters in a timely and
- professional manner.
Requirements
Educational
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance or a related discipline.
- A professional accounting certification, such as ICAN or ACCA, is required.
- A relevant tax certification (e.g., CITN) will be an advantage.
Skill Requiremnts:
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in tax and payroll accounting.
- Experience working with the Big 4 accounting firm or a leading Tax Consulting firm is an advantage.
- Expert understanding of tax laws, regulations pertinent to income tax, VAT, and other applicable taxes.
- Proficiency in working with accounting software and ERP systems will be considered.
- Ability to work efficiently within and lead a team.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing regulators and cross-functional stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/tax ERP system
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online