Tax & Audit Manager needed at Petrogap Oil and Gas Limited

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• TAX
  • Prepare tax returns and facilitate payments including suggestions on payment plan.
  • Design an annual tax plan in line with the company’s goal
  • Research, Estimate, and track tax returns
  • Prepare and Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports
  • Manage, Organize, and update the company’s tax database
  • Recommend tax strategies and methods required to manage taxes, that align with business goals
  • Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns
  • Share financial data with the accounting department
  • Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profits
  • Follow industry trends and track changes related to taxes
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors
  • Forecast tax predictions to Management
  • Ensure compliance with regulators either federal, state, or local authorities.
  • Find tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings
  • Advise Management about the impact of Tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws.
• AUDIT
  • Audit of financial statements and assessment of the books of account to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Reviewing internal control systems performing walkthrough processes and analyzing financial records and transactions.
  • Design the auditing process using common standards of practice, company policies, business goals and
  • industry regulations.
  • Indicate and identify risk areas in each departmental operations and process
  • Analyze adherence to budgetary standards and guidelines using financial data and balance sheets.
  • Review all financial materials and procedures in order to spot errors, inefficiencies, or instances of misuse.
  • Document all internal processes within an audit; list all data sources; detail all conclusions after an investigation.
  • Work to develop new best standards of practice within the company in order to increase accuracy and integrity.
  • Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise within the field by participating in professional development.
  • Keep all sensitive information confidential and secure.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• At least 3 years of working experience as a Tax and Audit Accountant, Tax Analyst, or Auditor
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with accounting software packages
• Computer literacy (MS Excel in particular)
• Excellent analytical and time management skills
• Strong numeracy skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Good communicator with great people skills
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment with challenging work
• Good at multitasking. 
• Minimum of BSc degree, First Class or 2:1 grade in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or relevant subject;
• Industry certification (ICAN, ACCA, ACA).
• Proficiency with commercial tax and accounting software
• Quick Books proficient