Job Overview

Deloitte is seeking a Tax Accountant to join its Finance Team in Nigeria. The role is responsible for managing withholding tax activities, supporting statutory tax compliance, maintaining accurate tax records and client accounts, and assisting with tax-related reporting and reviews.

The successful candidate will also liaise with clients, business managers, partners and tax authorities, while providing administrative and compliance support to the Tax Compliance Manager. The position includes work across PAYE, VAT, vendor withholding tax obligations, tax reconciliations and month-end reporting.

Job Details

Employer: Deloitte
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting or a related discipline, with a minimum of Second Class Lower or Lower Credit; fully qualified member of ICAN, ACCA or CITN
Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in taxation, accounting, finance or regulatory compliance
Job Field: Accounting and Finance
Location: Nigeria
Application Deadline: September 11, 2026

About the Organization

Deloitte’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for its clients, people and society. Its global organisation brings together more than 450,000 people across more than 150 countries and territories.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance, Tax & Regulatory Services, Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory, and Technology & Transformation.

Responsibilities

• Manage client withholding tax collection, administration and reporting.
• Manage monthly PAYE, VAT and other statutory tax computations and remittances.
• Apply cash collections, withholding tax receipts and credit notes to receivable balances.
• Engage with business managers and partners on withholding tax debtor collection.
• Administer staff tax matters, including Tax Clearance Certificate applications and renewals.
• Prepare tax reconciliations and support balance sheet account reviews and month-end reporting.
• Support responses to tax authority enquiries, audits, investigations and regulatory reviews.
• Support process improvement initiatives and tax compliance projects within the Finance function.
• Perform other tax and compliance-related duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or a related discipline, with a minimum of Second Class Lower or Lower Credit.
• Full professional qualification or membership of ICAN, ACCA or CITN.
• At least five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level, NECO or an acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian tax laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including advanced Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Quick Eligibility Check

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting or a related discipline, with a minimum of Second Class Lower or Lower Credit; fully qualified member of ICAN, ACCA or CITN
• Required experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in taxation, accounting, finance or regulatory compliance
• Verified duty station: Nigeria
• Employment type: Full Time
• Core requirement: At least five WASSCE, NECO or acceptable equivalent credits, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting
• Core requirement: Good knowledge of Nigerian tax laws
• Core requirement: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including advanced Excel
• Core requirement: Strong verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Preferred requirement: Experience using ERP systems and tax compliance software is an advantage
• Application deadline: September 11, 2026

Application Readiness Checklist

• Make the required qualification easy to verify in the education or certification section of your CV.
• Show evidence of the required experience through relevant roles, dates and measurable responsibilities.
• Tailor your CV to the verified responsibilities and Accounting and Finance skills stated in this vacancy.
• Submit through the official channel before the stated deadline.

Vacancy Verification

This vacancy was checked by AfriJobSpace on September 6, 2026 against the employer’s official recruitment source. View the official vacancy source.

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