The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has begun its
recruitment exercise for experienced professionals to fill specialised
positions in the organisation.
Announcing various vacant roles on Monday, the FIRS said the
recruitment exercise is part of its consolidation strategies.
The advertised positions include assistant manager and
deputy manager roles in tax (investigation), PRS (research), public relations,
and ICT (cybersecurity and AI management).
Other available roles are assistant manager and deputy
manager in PRS (risk management), assistant manager and deputy manager in
legal, and senior manager and assistant director roles in tax (audit).
“Applicants must have qualifications and relevant
professional certificates as specified in the positions they are applying for
and must also fulfill the following requirements,” the agency said.
“Applicant must possess Bachelor’s degree/HND with at least
second class lower/lower credit.
“Applicant must have completed NYSC not later than 31st
December 2017.
“Applicant for the position of assistant manager and deputy
manager must not be more than 40 years of age while senior manager and
assistant director must not be more than 45 as at 31st December 2024.”
The revenue agency said candidates must possess strong
leadership and management skills, team spirit and ability to effectively
delegate, interpersonal and communication skills, and strong Analytical skills.
“Knowledge of the Nigerian tax laws and appreciation of
their application and understanding of the regulatory framework within which
the FIRS operates,” the FIRS said.
“Knowledge of business/industry environment within which
taxpayers operate.
“Ability to work as a regulator with the courage to ensure
full compliance with laws.
“Interested candidates should apply via official FIRS career
portal: careers.firs.gov.ng and or FIRS verified social media handles.”
The FIRS said the application portal will open on December
23, 2024, noting that the deadline for submissions is January 11, 2025.
The service advised applicants to carefully review the
eligibility criteria before applying to ensure they meet all requirements and
understand the qualifications needed for successful selection.
On November 1, the FIRS announced its application portal for
the recruitment of tax officers would officially open on November 2.
The service invited interested candidates to apply for
officer two and officer one positions in eight states, including Abia, Anambra,
Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Ekiti, Lagos, and Oyo.
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