James Oni. Bsc. FCA ACTI

Experience

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  Ijewere & Co. (Charetered Tax Advisers)

  Jan 2008 - Mar 2014

  Senior Tax Adviser
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  Ascension Consulting Service & Ascension Academy

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2018

  Senior Tax Consultant
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  Ascension Consulting Services

  Apr 2014 - Mar 2020

  Currently specializes in Taxation of Companies operating in the Oil and Gas Sector (Upstream & Downstream), Others Include: Computation & Preparation of Company Income Tax, Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), Petroleum Profit Tax return and so on in the behalf of client companies;Preparation of detailed Withholding Tax Report for filing of returns to state and federal govt; Preparation of Value Added Tax schedule for filing of return to Federal Inland Revenue Services;Responding to Tax queries raised by either State or Federal Government;Supervision of PAYE Tax audit and FIRS Back duty Tax Audit; Filing and Processing of company’s Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC);Other functions as may be assigned from time to time by the Partner or Head of department. Show less

  • Manager

    Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Senior Consultant

    Apr 2014 - Mar 2020

  • Senior Consultant

    Apr 2014 - Jul 2018
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  Kreston Pedabo

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2025

  Tax Manager

  - Good experience and understanding of preparation of periodic tax reports such as ETR and any other periodic tax report within a multinational organization- Conducted a due diligence on a proposed company to be acquired by a foreign investor- Advised clients on tax-efficient structures for business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.- Co-ordinated and resolved several tax audits, investigations and other routine review exercises carried out by relevant tax authorities for diverse companies with the Federal Inland Revenue Service and State Internal Revenue Service of various States - Successfully led a team to resolve tax-related crisis; including tax audits, with 85% resolution rate, mitigating potential financial losses for a multinational entity.- Provided expert tax advisory services to technology companies, including strategic tax planning, compliance, and risk management.- Conducted thorough tax reviews to identify optimization opportunities and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.- Set-up a operational process for structured-businesses and advising on its tax advantages and implications- Tax advance ruling to relevant tax authorities on behalf of clients Show less

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  TAC Professional Services (Chartered Accountants)

  Mar 2025 - now

  Director & Head of Tax Unit

  - Leading the strategic direction of the firm's tax advisory and compliance unit, ensuring full regulatory compliance and tax efficiency.- Overseeing tax planning, risk management, and compliance strategies to optimize business operations for clients.- Managing and resolving complex tax audits, disputes, and regulatory challenges.- Structuring tax-efficient business models while ensuring alignment with local and international tax laws.- Conducting due diligence on tax matters for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.- Providing expert guidance on tax policy changes and their impact on business operations. Show less