Indirect Taxation Analyst

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Group Aldelia Nigeria is hiring an Indirect Taxation Analyst in Lagos on a full-time basis. The role focuses on VAT, withholding tax, staff income tax, tax audits, regulatory engagement, and indirect tax advisory across company entities. Candidates will support tax compliance, filings, remittances, and relationships with tax authorities and internal stakeholders.

• Full-time role based in Lagos, Nigeria
• Focus on VAT, WHT, staff income tax, and indirect tax compliance
• Involves regulatory engagement with tax authorities and auditors
• Requires coordination across Finance, Legal, HR, and Treasury teams
• Emphasis on minimizing tax, legal, and reputational exposure

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Indirect Taxation Analyst at Group Aldelia Nigeria ⏲ Aug 24, 2026, 8:09 AM ⋕ View all Oil & Gas jobs Groupe Aldelia Limited (Aldelia Nigeria) is a leading international Human Resources and recruitment consultancy firm. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Indirect Taxation Analyst Location: Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Function : Tax / Finance Job Summary The role ensures compliance with applicable Federal and State tax laws, minimizes tax and reputational exposure, supports accurate and timely tax filings and remittances, and maintains effective relationships with tax authorities, auditors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The Indirect Taxation Analyst is responsible for providing strategic tax advisory and compliance support across all Company entities, with a primary focus on VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), staff income taxes, tax audits, regulatory engagement, and indirect tax matters arising from contracts and commercial transactions. Key Responsibilities: Tax Advisory & Transaction Support: Provide strategic indirect tax advice to Company entities and business functions on contracts, transactions, and projects with tax implications. Review tax clauses in contracts and provide recommendations to ensure commercially sound and tax-compliant agreements. Advise relevant stakeholders on current and potential future indirect tax implications. Collaborate with Legal, Contracts & Procurement, Finance, Accounting, HR, and Technical teams on tax-related matters. Maintain and update the Company’s Indirect Tax Matrix in line with changes in tax legislation, regulations, and fiscal policies. Tax Compliance & Reporting: Prepare responses to queries arising from tax returns, assessments, and audits. Supervise the preparation and timely filing of VAT and WHT returns with relevant Federal and State tax authorities. Support compliance with staff income tax obligations and statutory filing deadlines. Review tax computations and implementation to ensure accuracy and compliance. Apply for and obtain Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs) for all Company entities. Ensure timely computation, payment, and remittance of applicable taxes and statutory levies. Regulatory & Audit Management: Support the Company’s obligations where it acts as a fiscal agent of the Government. Coordinate the preparation and submission of required tax documentation, payment evidence, and remittance records. Liaise with NUPRC, NDDC, NRS, SIRS, and other regulatory bodies regarding the Company’s tax and fiscal obligations. Coordinate periodic external and regulatory tax audits, including engagements with NEITI, NRS, SIRS, NDDC, and other relevant authorities. Respond promptly and appropriately to regulatory and tax authority queries. Vendor & Tax Records Management: Coordinate tax-related relationships with vendors, particularly regarding WHT deductions and WHT Credit Notes. Ensure vendors receive appropriate tax documentation and credit notes within applicable timelines. Work with Accounting to maintain accurate vendor master data and tax information. Retrieve, verify, and maintain records of Revenue Receipts issued by tax authorities and government agencies. Maintain complete and accurate records of tax payments, remittances, receipts, and supporting documentation. Internal Stakeholder Support: Direct and support Accounting teams in the timely payment of indirect taxes and maintenance of tax-related records. Provide timely tax guidance to business units and other internal stakeholders. Provide guidance to HR on the computation, payment, and statutory compliance requirements: for staff income taxes. Collaborate with Treasury to support optimal cash-flow and funds utilization for tax obligations. Key Accountabilities: Minimize the Company’s tax, financial, legal, and reputational exposure. Effectively manage relationships with tax authorities, regulators, auditors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Maintain complete and auditable records of tax returns, remittances, receipts, and regulatory correspondence. Ensure timely filing, payment, and remittance of applicable taxes. Support tax-efficient structuring and implementation of contracts and commercial transactions. Ensure full and timely compliance with VAT, WHT, staff income taxes, and applicable statutory levies. Maintain an accurate and current Indirect Tax Matrix for all Company entities. Ensure timely resolution of tax queries, assessments, and audit findings. Qualifications & Experience: Professional accounting / tax certification such as ICAN or ACCA is required. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 6 years’ post-graduation experience: in Tax, Accounting, or related functions. Strong experience: in Nigerian tax compliance and indirect taxation. Sound knowledge and practical understanding of Nigerian Federal and State tax laws. Knowledge of tax treaties and Multilateral Tax Agreements is an advantage. Experience: dealing with government tax authorities, regulatory bodies, and external auditors is highly desirable. Key Competencies: Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant accounting/tax systems. Regulatory engagement and correspondence. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and regulations. Tax audit and assessment management. Contract tax review and advisory. Good understanding of VAT, WHT, PAYE / staff income taxes, and statutory levies. Tax return preparation and compliance. Tax risk identification and mitigation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Behavioral Competencies: Strong organizational and time-management skills. Good judgment and decision-making ability. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with government agencies and regulatory authorities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet statutory deadlines. Professional integrity and confidentiality. Analytical and critical-thinking ability. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: kingsley.nwachukwu@aldelia.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State