Matrix Energy Group
Matrix Energy Group (commonly referred to as Matrix Group) is a wholly indigenous Nigerian energy and oil marketing company founded in 2004. With an integrated presence across the entire downstream value chain, the firm specializes in petroleum product supply, trading, bulk distribution, retail service stations, terminals, shipping, haulage, and fertilizer blending. Operating over 80 retail outlets and several storage terminals, Matrix has also expanded into mining and exploration activities—holding multiple upstream licenses—and serves customers nationwide through robust logistics infrastructure. Guided by core values of professionalism, quality, and safety, the company has grown to become a trusted energy partner within Nigeria’s hydrocarbon sector.
Apply for the Position of Finance Officer at Matrix Energy Group
Job Title: Finance Officer, Tax and Payroll
Job Purpose:
- The job holder will support payroll administration and tax operations, ensuring compliance with industry specific regulations. Collaborates cross-functionally to align tax strategies with the company’s overall goals, analyze data, and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of operations
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Support the tax compliance and payroll administration process and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Ensures tax computations for Withholding Tax, Value Added Tax, PAYE, and
- Company Income Tax, and other applicable taxes.
- Accurately prepare payroll schedules and statutory deductions in line with company policies and regulations.
- Ensure timely payroll disbursement and maintain detailed payroll records.
- Support the preparation and submission of payroll-related reports to internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Implements enhancements in systems, policies, and procedures related to tax management.
- Evaluates vendor performance and ensures compliance with service level agreements.
- Identifies and mitigates risks associated with tax operations, ensuring corporate tax liabilities are minimized within legal frameworks.
- Collaborate with the tax consultants to safeguard Matrix’s interest during tax investigations and queries.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of tax remittance and documentation support.
- Monitor current and impending changes to tax regulations and make appropriate updates to policies and strategies.
- Resolves employee inquiries and escalations related to payroll and tax matters in a timely and professional manner.
Required Qualification and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance or a related course.
- Minimum of 3-4 years experience as a tax accountant.
- A professional accounting certification, such as ICAN is preferred.
- Experience working with a tax consulting firm is preferred.
- Good understanding of tax laws, regulations pertinent to income tax, VAT, and other applicable taxes.
- Proficiency in working with accounting software and ERP systems will be considered.
- Ability to work efficiently within a team as a good team player.
- High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools.
Deadline
Not Specified
To apply for this job please visit matrixenergygroup.zohorecruit.com.