Pan African Towers Limited, is a telecommunications infrastructure and wireless service facilitator. We made our debut on the African continent, starting with initial business operations in Nigeria, in 2017; we will soon have operations in Ghana, and Liberia. We now have close to a thousand towers and operate in every city in Nigeria. We have an aggressive growth plan to reach all parts of Africa and aim to deploy up to thirty-five thousand (35,000) towers, within the next five years to help bridge the broadband coverage gap in Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head – Tax, Regulatory & Insurance
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
About the Role
- The role of Head of Tax, Regulatory, and Insurance is a cornerstone position within our organization, tasked with overseeing and optimizing our tax, regulatory compliance, and insurance functions.
- Your expertise will be crucial in developing and implementing effective tax strategies, fostering relationships with tax authorities, and overseeing the preparation and submission of accurate tax returns.
- Additionally, you will lead efforts to ensure complia nce with industry-specific reg ations and manage our insu rance portfolio, ensuri ng comprehensive coverage and effective risk management
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimise the organisation’s tax liability While ensuring compliance With applicable tax laws and regulations.
- Foster a and hig h-performing team
- Oversee the preparation and filing Of all tax returns, including income tax, sales tax, and withholding tax,
- Stay updated on tax law and regulation changes and guide the senior management team on potential impacts and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements for the organisation’s operations.
- Establish and implement effective compliance programs, policies, and procedures to mitigate regulatory risks.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies and controls to mitigate identified risks.
- Regularly monitor and evaluate risk levels, recommend appropriate mitigation measures, and report to the senior manag ementteern.
- Build relationships with relevant external authorities, regulatory bodies, tax authorities, insurance providers, and Other key Sta keholders.
- Represent the organisation in tax audits, regulatory inspections, and insurance-related negotiations.
- Assess the organisation’s need s and align coverage With identified risks.
- Oversee the procurement and negotiation Of insurance policies, including property, liability, workers’ compensation. and Other relevant lines of coverage
- Identify and assess potential tax, regulatory, and insurance risks.
- Other duties assigned byline manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification (such as ACCA, CAN, CITN) is desirable.
- Minimum of 8 (eight) years’ experience in tax planning, regulatory compliance, and insurance management.
- Strong knowledge Of applicable tax laws, reg indu Stry standards, and insurance practices. proven track record of successfully managing tax, reg ulatory, and insurance matters in a complex organisational environ ment
- Excellent analytical skills With the ability to identify and evaluate risks.
- Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to effectively manage a team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Exceptio comm and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of e team.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: hr_tech@panafricantowers.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Application Deadline 16th February, 2024.
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