Payroll / Tax & Compliance Accountant

Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited is seeking an experienced Payroll / Tax & Compliance Accountant to ensure accurate and timely payroll, payroll-related taxes, statutory remittances, and compliance documentation for offshore and onshore project personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly payroll for project personnel, including salaries, offshore allowances, rotations, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and approved adjustments.
• Validate employee master data, timesheets, offshore days, leave, overtime, and other payroll inputs before processing.
• Ensure payroll approvals follow the appropriate authority levels and segregation-of-duties requirements.
• Calculate and coordinate timely remittance of PAYE and other applicable statutory deductions arising from project payroll.
• Coordinate pension, NSITF, NHF, and other applicable statutory deductions and remittances.
• Support payroll and tax administration for expatriate and other non-resident personnel where applicable.
• Coordinate required payroll, tax, and supporting documentation with HR, tax advisers, and relevant authorities.
• Prepare payroll, tax, and statutory compliance reports for management.
• Support tax, payroll, and statutory audits and provide complete documentation within agreed timelines.
• Maintain proper records, supporting documentation, and audit trails for activities under the position.
• Comply with approved financial controls, delegated authorities, project procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA, CITN, or equivalent qualification is a must have.
• 5–8 years’ relevant payroll, tax, and statutory compliance experience, preferably in oil and gas, offshore, marine, or project operations.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems capability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Integrity, confidentiality, professional discipline, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

How to Apply Send cv/application to careers@bluephoenixdeepwater.com. Use the position as the subject of the mail: Payable Accountant.