REGARDING WORK EXPERIENCE

[CHINEDU]

DEAR MODERATORS, i am applying for hsmp on monday, kindly vet my work experience letter and comment whether it is graduate level or sufficient. thanks.

Suggestions are please welcomed it is a three page reference.


01 November 2006.



TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

This is to certify that XXXX has been a permanent employee of XXXX Nigeria Limited in the Finance Control Department with staff identity number XXXX since 03rd of October 2002 to present.

His designation/job title is Audit Officer (Supervisor 1 Cadre). This role is a full time graduate level job, which requires a minimum of degree level qualification from four years College/University.

Please note that Finance Control Department has responsibilities for both audit and tax in XXXX Nigeria Limited and Mr. xxxx xxxx reports to the Controller, Financial Operations.

xxxxx Nigeria Limited is a subsidiary of xxxxxx (South Africa)(Pty) Ltd with presence in over 20 African countries and distributes food products with 1800 employee in Nigeria.

Below is a brief description of his job responsibilities

oHe ensures strict adherence to procedures and processes approved by management by conducting regular and continuous audit of transactions, records and financial statements and Carries out ad-hoc investigations in the course of regular duties or as may be assigned by management.

oHe carries out financial audit reviews which entails evaluating the accounting system and reporting of financial transactions, including authorisations and receipts and disbursement of funds,

o He carries out compliance audit review to determine the degree of adherence to established laws, policies and procedures.

oHe carries out operational audit reviews in order to test and evaluate the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and other operating controls.

oAppraises the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed.

oHe carries out analytical review of the company’s financial statement.

oHe conducts monthly Inventory count, Inventory audit and reconciliation.

oHe undertakes periodic market intelligence pricing data or third party information.

oHe conducts periodic audit investigation into areas where the procedures of the company have been grossly breached as assigned.

oHe undertakes branch audit exercise and forward audit report thereon.

oAnalyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.

oHe carries out surprise cash count and reconciliations.

oHe carries out periodic review of accounts receivable and payable.

oHe participates in formalising procedures on all the organisations operations and implementation of internal controls,

oLiaises and co-operates with external auditors on tax matters.

oPrepares and remits monthly PAYE schedule both for employees in Lagos and in over 35 locations in Nigeria.

oPrepares and remits monthly VAT returns for all the company’s depots spread across the country.

oPreparation of withholding tax schedule and remittance to both the Federal Inland Revenue Service and Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue.

oHe responds to tax queries from the tax authorities i.e. Federal Inland Revenue Service and State Boards of Internal Revenue both for Lagos State and over 35 locations in Nigeria.

oCo-ordinate tax audit exercise with Federal Inland Revenue Service, State Boards of Internal Revenues and the External Auditors.

oObtains acceptance certificate on qualifying capital expenditure of the company’s fixed assets so as to reduce the company’s income tax by enabling the company claim capital allowance on the organisations fixed assets.

oGuides all employees in the completion of annual Income Tax Form A (Income Tax form for return of Income and claims for allowances and relief) and ETCC form (Electronic Tax Clearance Certificate Form).

oPrepares and renders annual tax returns to the various state boards of internal revenues in respect of P.A.Y.E.

oProcesses Tax Clearance Certificates for Directors and all other employee

o Liases with Federal Inland Revenue officials in respect of
i. Company’s Taxation
ii. VAT returns

oLiases with the Lagos State Internal Revenue Officials in respect of P.A.Y.E with a view to ensuring good relationship with the tax authorities.

oLiases with the officials of N.S.I.T.F(Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund) in respect of remittances

oHe gives suggestions on government tax policies with a view to enhancing the Tax advantages of the company.

oCarries out any other matter assigned from time to time by the Controller, Financial Operations.

oHe ensures that the company’s is in compliance with all the tax laws in order to avoid penalties for the company.

Should you require any further clarification with regard to this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at extension 231 on any of the telephone numbers listed below.


Thank You.



For xxxxx Nigeria limited.






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Employee Relations Manager