Tax Manager

Job Description The Tax Manager is responsible for the effective management of the Bank’s tax affairs across RMB Nigeria, subsidiary, and related entities. The role ensures full compliance with Nigerian tax laws and regulatory requirements, optimizes the Bank’s tax position, proactively manages tax risk, and serves as the primary interface with tax authorities and external advisers. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for: Tax Compliance & Reporting Ensure timely preparation, filing, and payment of all statutory taxes (CIT, VAT, WHT, Stamp Duties, CGT, etc.). Prepare and review annual tax computations and statutory returns. Oversee tax accounting, provisions, and disclosures in line with IFRS. Ensure compliance with BOFIA, CBN guidelines, and relevant frameworks. Transfer Pricing Governance Ensure proper application of transfer pricing methodologies. Coordinate preparation and submission of Transfer Pricing Local and Master Files. Act as primary contact for transfer pricing audits and reviews. Review intercompany agreements to ensure arm’s length compliance. Tax Planning & Advisory Identify tax planning opportunities to optimise the effective tax rate. Provide advisory support on products, transactions, and business initiatives. Monitor changes in tax legislation. Advise management on tax risks and mitigation strategies. Tax Audits & Regulatory Liaison Lead and manage tax audits and enquiries. Act as primary liaison with regulators and consultants. Coordinate responses to regulatory queries. Manage tax disputes and reconciliations. Internal Controls & Governance Maintain strong tax controls and compliance processes. Support audits with accurate tax information. Ensure proper tax documentation and audit trails. Identify and report tax risks. Stakeholder & Team Management Collaborate with business units. Manage relationships with external advisers and auditors. Ensure timely delivery of tax-related outputs. Experience & Qualifications: Education & Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field. Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CITN, or equivalent). Master’s degree is an advantage. Experience 7–10 years of relevant tax experience with managerial exposure. Banking/financial services experience preferred. Experience dealing with tax authorities. General Competencies: Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws IFRS and tax accounting knowledge Experience with e-tax platforms (e.g., TaxPro Max) Strong analytical and communication skills Key Competencies Regulatory compliance and risk management Strategic thinking Stakeholder management Leadership Integrity and professionalism #RMB #Post #LI-TD1 Important Closing Date Note Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 19/06/26 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Should you have any queries, please log it via MyQ. FirstRand provides a comprehensive range of financial services in South Africa and certain markets in broader Africa. The group also offers certain niche products and services in the UK and India. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. The group follows a multi-branding approach. Its portfolio of financial services businesses includes FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton Investments, Aldermore, MotoNovo and DirectAxis. Many are leaders in their respective segments and markets, offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services The FirstRand Corporate Centre houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. The group's track record of delivering superior returns to shareholders has been achieved through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, innovation and the creation of completely new businesses. The group’s purpose of delivering Shared Prosperity provides many opportunities for employees to innovate to address social and environmental challenges in our markets. All of our businesses have successful Volunteering programmes which also allow employees to adopt and support causes close to their hearts.