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ABIOLA AJIBOLA

ABIOLA AJIBOLA

Tax Analyst
Lagos

Summary

Business-minded Tax Analyst promoting more than 7 years of expertise of ensuring accurate tax return filing. An efficient individual with experience building and updating tax models and tools. A real problem solver with project planning, analytical and team collaboration skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Tax Analyst

Lagos Internal Revenue Service
Lagos
06.2020 - Current
  • Managing data entry and retrieval on Enterprise Tax system.
  • Analyze financial statement for extraction of appropriate data for tax computation.
  • Providing advisory and compliance services to the tax payers on Personal Income Tax (PIT) and Withholding Tax management.
  • Providing tax advice and assisting with advisory opinions on tax and regulatory issues
  • Preparation and filing of income tax returns for both companies and individuals
  • Processed tax clearance certificates for individuals.
  • Prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns to comply with corporate submission requirements.
  • Researched tax issues and stayed current on all federal and state tax laws.
  • Collaborated with legal, Relationship management and compliance departments to structure solutions to complex and multi-faceted challenges.
  • Calculated income tax liabilities and issued payment instructions to facilitate timely income tax payments.
  • Communicated complex tax issues and terminology with others by explaining in easily-understood terms.
  • Maintained database of federal and state tax laws and regulations to promote uniform policy and procedural compliance.
  • Analyzed tax issues and made recommendations for remediation to the line manager.
  • Responded to taxpayer questions and helped individuals complete and file tax documentation.
  • Processed tax payments, set up payment plans and worked with delinquent taxpayers to resolve issues.
  • Monitored legislative and regulatory arenas for relevant tax issues and updated line manager to facilitate informed decisions.

Income Tax Auditor

Lagos State Internal Revenue Service
Lagos
01.2015 - 06.2020
  • Reviewed tax computations and assessments for completeness and accuracy before final approval.
  • Communicated and resolved technical and controversial tax matters with professional judgment.
  • Processed and adjusted tax forms by entering data into computer system and comparing with tax assessment data and data from previous year.
  • Communicated with and assisted taxpayers or representatives regarding filing tax declarations, audits process, audit findings, explaining application of tax laws and regulations.
  • Created accurate weekly report and submitted in accordance with established schedule of performance expectations.
  • Scheduled follow-up audit appointments and prepared amended audit schedules and other supporting documents upon petition for re-determination or other appeal.
  • Responded to taxpayer questions and helped individuals complete and file tax documentation.
  • Made on-site visits to inspect business operations, activities and validity of business tax records, examining and assessing locally-situated personal property.
  • Researched and analyzed accounting and tax data in accordance with established schedule of performance expectations.
  • Prepared audit appointment letters, written audit findings and reports with recommendations.
  • Professionally negotiated and dealt with taxpayers in confrontational situations.

Business Relationship Manager

Shirams Services Limited
Lagos
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Educating and informing clients about the company’s products, services and special offers
  • Attending to client complaints and resolving issues promptly.
  • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
  • Worked with air cargo and sea cargo departments to facilitate communication and deliver personalized solutions to customers.
  • Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
  • Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Created and maintained databases to track customer discussions and preferences for accurate, updated records.
  • Participated in staff meetings to discuss innovative strategies to improve services.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.

Membership Advisor

Institute of Marketing of Nigeria
Lagos
02.2011 - 01.2012
  • Maintained membership database, ensuring that all information was current and accurate.
  • Identified issues and immediately stepped up to guarantee speedy and effective resolutions.
  • Prepared marketing materials that would be sent out to members, which detailed new events, promotions and activities that were coming up.
  • Networked at events and by phone to expand business profits and revenues.
  • Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns, and employed sales tactics as part of territory development.

Education

Coursera, Online
01.2022 - 01.2022

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
02.2011 - 06.2020

MBA - Financial Management

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosh, Nigeria
07.2016 - 02.2018

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Federal Polytechnic Ede, Ede, Nigeria
08.2008 - 10.2010

Associate of Arts - Business Studies

Federal Polytechnic Ede, Ede, Nigeria
08.2003 - 02.2007

Skills

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Work Availability

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Timeline

Coursera - ,
01.2022 - 01.2022
Tax Analyst - Lagos Internal Revenue Service
06.2020 - Current
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosh - MBA, Financial Management
07.2016 - 02.2018
Income Tax Auditor - Lagos State Internal Revenue Service
01.2015 - 06.2020
Business Relationship Manager - Shirams Services Limited
01.2012 - 01.2015
Membership Advisor - Institute of Marketing of Nigeria
02.2011 - 01.2012
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria - Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Accounting
02.2011 - 06.2020
Federal Polytechnic Ede, Ede - Associate of Arts, Business Administration And Management
08.2008 - 10.2010
Federal Polytechnic Ede, Ede - Associate of Arts, Business Studies
08.2003 - 02.2007
ABIOLA AJIBOLATax Analyst