Senior Company Secretarial, Regulatory and Tax Consultant at Ernst & Young (EY)

Ernst & Young (EY) is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Company Secretarial, Regulatory and Tax Consultant

Requisition ID: 1177982
Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

Assisting both local and international clients to fully set up business/operations in Nigeria.
Provide company secretarial services to clients including preparing for board meetings, annual general meetings, and drafting of minutes of meetings
Filing corporate changes at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including annual returns, change in shareholding, directorship, company secretary, registered address etc
Providing company secretarial and regulatory advice to clients
Ensuring clients are fully compliant with their relevant corporate, governance and regulatory requirements.
Monitor legislation/regulations on an ongoing basis, to identify areas that may impact clients’ operations.
Liaise with regulators on behalf of clients.
Obtaining permits, licenses, and registrations on behalf of clients in regulated industries including banking & financial institutions, FMCGs, oil & gas, maritime, aviation etc
Providing intellectual property (trademarks, patents, copyrights and industrial designs) advisory and registration
Providing liquidation and business cessation services.
Assisting clients to obtain Acceptance Certificates with respect to Fixed Assets (CAFA).
Providing stamp duty advisory and compliance services.
Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.

Required Knowledge / Skills
The ideal candidate should have/be:

Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience.
Must have practical knowledge of the key responsibilities.
Personal leadership and integrity.
Excellent knowledge of Nigerian corporate law.
Good knowledge of stamp duties administration in Nigeria.
Well-organized and keen attention to details.
Open to learn new skills and high-quality delivery.
Proactive, innovative, and creative.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Tech savvy.
Abilities to set priorities, multi-task, work and deliver independently with minimal supervision.
Good communication skills.