Government tax and excise officials examine tax returns, bills of sale and other documents to determine the type and amount of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid by individuals or businesses, referring exceptional or important cases to accountants, senior government officials or Managers.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Government tax and excise officials - from ₦25,645 to ₦75,495 per month - 2025.
- A Government tax and excise officials typically earns between ₦25,645 and ₦61,020 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between ₦24,654 and ₦55,159 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
Job Responsibilities
- Advising organizations, enterprises and the public on government laws, rules and regulations concerning the determination and payment of taxes, duties and other government fees, and on the public’s rights and obligations
- Examining tax returns, bills of sale and other relevant documents to determine types and amounts of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid
- Investigating filed tax returns and accounting records, systems and internal controls of organizations to ensure compliance with taxation laws and regulations
- Performing related administrative tasks to document findings, maintain records and report on actions taken for cases
