Isiaka Idris Email & Phone Number

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

I provide strategic support to the business concerning tax planning, tax accounting and reporting, tax compliance, and tax dispute resolution. I act as an internal business advisor, providing tax advice to internal departments/units and liaising with regulatory authorities on behalf of the business in tax reviews, audits, and investigations. I was responsible for• Carrying out tax planning and advisory services to internal business units. • Managing tax and regulatory portfolios for compliance purposes. • Preparing tax calculations for internal and external reporting purposes. • Managing tax audits, investigations, and correspondence with Revenue authorities • Ensuring timely renditions of appropriate taxes. • Reconciling and reviewing ledgers under my responsibility. • Preparing transfer pricing reports and documentation. • Identifying and minimizing tax risks.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I support operating markets with tax planning, tax accounting/reporting, and compliance. Some of my responsibilities include:• Preparation and review of corporate and deferred tax computations, and indirect tax liabilities across different geographies (Africa and the Middle East).• Preparation of periodic Group Tax Reports.• Year-end tax filings and administration including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance• Preparing and maintaining documentation of group tax processes for SOX and other purposes.• Maintaining documentation of underlying processes and supporting documents across markets.• Maintaining tax compliance records for group companies• Providing transfer pricing documentation support across operating markets.• Support tax audit activities across operating countries.

Lagos State, Nigeria

• Identify risk matters to the business• Schedule, plan and complete risk-based internal audits• Report and present findings to the business, making recommendations for solutions and improvements to policies/procedures• Understand the commercial objectives of the business and the impact made by internal audit• Liaise with client FDs or company directors• Liaise with external advisors as needed• Plan and deliver internal audits of determined business areas or department• Ensure the business complies with all relevant internal requirements, industry regulations and government legislation

Lagos, Nigeria

I rendered tax consulting and training services to clients in various sectors. I prepare and advise clients on their tax exposures, and I represent clients in discussions with the Revenue authorities in response to queries from tax audits, investigations, and reviews. I was responsible for • Providing tax education and advisory services to clients. • Managing and minimizing tax exposures of clients. • Reviewng financial records to determine tax liability. • Liaising with clients to obtain information for the preparation of tax liabilities. • Reviewing client’s records and responding to tax queries from Revenue authorities. • Representing clients during tax audits and investigations. • Preparing simple to complex tax computations for individuals and small businesses.

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

I was responsible for liquidity, investment and working capital management. I was also responsible for• Reconciling bank statements and continuously monitoring the company’s liquidity position.• Maintaining direct bank relationships and providing documentation requirements.• Providing recommendations to enhance Treasury policies and procedures.• Reviewing invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval.• Processing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures• Review and preparation of monthly liquidity reports for management use.

Lagos, Nigeria

I managed the accounting, finance, and treasury functions of the business. I was responsible for preparing the financial reports, and I liaised with external advisors and regulators. I coordinated month-end financial reporting activities. I was responsible for • Preparing, examining, and analyzing financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with current standards. • Developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets and variances. • Managing all aspects of taxes, regulatory and compliance requirements. • Preparing periodic financial reports for internal decision-making. • Coordinating month-end reporting activities. • Reviewing and reconciling general ledgers, cash position, and bank statements • Providing advisory services on resource allocation, tax minimization, and budgetary strategies.

Ikoyi, Lagos

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, Pass

Data Science

Higher National Diploma - Hnd, Accounting, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Secretary, Lagos State Student Association Sport Editor, NAPAS Editorial Board 2011

Ordinary National Diploma - Ond, Accounting, Upper Credit

West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (Wassce)