FIRS Announces Recruitment for Specialised Positions

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a recruitment drive aimed at hiring experienced professionals for specialised roles within Nigeria’s apex tax collection agency.

In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, FIRS described the recruitment exercise as part of its strategy to strengthen operations.

Positions Open for Recruitment

The available positions include:

• Assistant Manager and Deputy Manager in Tax (Investigation), PRS (Research), Public Relations, and ICT (Cybersecurity and AI Management).
• Assistant Manager and Deputy Manager in PRS (Risk Management) and Legal.
• Senior Manager and Assistant Director in Tax (Audit).

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree/HND with a minimum of second class lower or lower credit.
• Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) no later than December 31, 2017.
• Be no older than 40 years for assistant manager and deputy manager roles, and 45 years for senior manager and assistant director roles as of December 31, 2024.

Candidates must also possess relevant professional certifications as specified for each position.

Desired Skills and Competencies

FIRS highlighted additional qualifications and skills, including:

• Strong leadership and management capabilities.
• Teamwork and effective delegation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and their application.
• Familiarity with the regulatory framework governing FIRS operations.
• Awareness of the business/industry environments in which taxpayers operate.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply via the official FIRS career portal at careers.firs.gov.ng or through FIRS’s verified social media handles.

Application Timeline

• Opening Date: December 23, 2024.
• Deadline: January 11, 2025.

The agency advised prospective applicants to thoroughly review the eligibility criteria before submitting their applications to ensure compliance with requirements and a successful application process.