Head of Tax (West Africa)
✨ AI Summary
Location: Nigeria/Ghana
M-KOPA is seeking a Head of Tax for West Africa to establish a robust tax function for its Nigerian and Ghanaian operations. This pivotal role involves creating tax frameworks, influencing strategic business decisions, and serving as the primary contact with local tax authorities.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage comprehensive tax compliance including CIT, VAT, and WHT across Nigeria and Ghana.
- Prepare and review tax provisions for management accounts and statutory reports, ensuring accuracy and defensibility.
- Develop and maintain transfer pricing documentation and liaise with Group Finance on policy alignment.
- Interface with NRS and GRA regarding audits, assessments, and queries, establishing an audit-readiness framework.
- Provide tax insights for entity structuring, product launches, and market entry strategies.
- Monitor legislative changes and translate them into actionable business guidance.
- Build and lead a tax team as the function scales.
Requirements:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) with specialization in Nigerian corporate tax.
- Extensive experience handling CIT, VAT, WHT, and transfer pricing documentation.
- Proven track record in managing audits and relationships with tax authorities.
- Strong knowledge of the tax landscape in Nigeria and Ghana.
