We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
- Prepare Withholding tax returns (Federal and All States) monthly all PZ entities/ SBUs in Nigeria by spooling monthly reports, verifying applicable rates, separating into applicable tax jurisdictions, reconciling WHT report against ledger balances and processing payments with 7 days deadline.
- Review withholding tax reports for PZ entities/ SBU in Nigeria
- Spool monthly VAT reports, ledgers for all entities and Prepare monthly VAT reports for PZ SBUs in Nigeria
- Process payments for all monthly taxes, final demand notice liabilities and every other undisputed tax liability
- Prepare initial draft responses to demand notices, queries and other correspondence from the FIRS and state boards.
- File VAT Returns for all entities with the FIRS on or before 21st of every month
- Apply for and Obtain Tax clearance certificates for all seven (7) entities every year
- Receive and record all correspondence from tax authorities
- Maintain correspondence tracker to ensure responses are filed within the stipulated timeline.
- First level review of PZ Kenya /PZ Ghana tax computations and provide support on other Kenya/Ghana tax issues like tax audits, refund claims etc.
- Prepare trend analysis, decks and forecasts for tax planning & Budgeting
- WHT credit note verification on B2B Customer purchases
- Process payments for all monthly taxes, final demand notice liabilities and every other undisputed tax liability
- Prepare initial draft responses to demand notices, queries and other correspondence from the FIRS and state boards.
- File VAT Returns for all entities with the FIRS on or before 21st of every month
- Apply for and Obtain Tax clearance certificates for all seven (7) entities every year
- Receive and record all correspondence from tax authorities
- Maintain correspondence tracker to ensure responses are filed within the stipulated timelines.
Qualifications:
- B.Sc. (Accounting)
- ICAN/ACCA/CITN Certification
- Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel
Technical/Professional Experience:
- Minimum of 4-5 years relevant experience preferably within an FMCG or multinational environment.
- knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and regulations, including Companies Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), PAYE, Transfer Pricing, and other statutory compliance requirements.
- Good understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and tax accounting processes.
- Proficiency in the use of SAP accounting software for tax reporting, reconciliations, ledger reviews, financial analysis, and compliance monitoring
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds because your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.
If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone.
PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!