The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has opened a portal for interested persons to apply for recruitment.
The FIRS announced this on its website on Friday morning, adding that it is looking for candidates with integrity and a strong desire to excel professionally, and those who possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
“Following our earlier notification regarding recruitment opportunities at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), we are pleased to inform you that the application portal, firs.gov.ng/careers will be officially opened by 12:00am, 2nd November 2024,” FIRS said.
Application closes on November 14, 2024.
FIRS listed details on the application process for the role of Tax Officers (Officer Il and Officer I) at various locations across Nigeria.
Available Positions: Tax Officers as Officer II and Officer I. Locations: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Ekiti, Lagos, Oyo Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit: Candidates must be 27 years old or below by 31st December 2024.
NYSC Completion: Applicants must have completed their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) no later than 31st December 2021.
As regards the required qualifications, applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (or HND) in First Class/Second Class Upper Division in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Digital/Electronic Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Financial Management, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Law, Management/Business Administration, Market Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Taxation and Visual Arts.
The FIRS added that relevant master’s degrees and professional affiliations (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, COREN, NSE, etc) will be an added advantage.
To apply, interested candidates have been directed to submit their applications via the official FIRS recruitment portal: www.firs.gov.ng/careers.
“Important Notes: Candidates must apply to only one of the specified locations. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply,” the FIRS wrote.
The service has also warned interested candidates to be cautious of fraudulent recruitment activities, advising them to only use the official FIRS website for applications.
FIRS said that regardless of the positions advertised, successful candidates must be prepared to work in any of the FIRS’s business locations.
“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessments, which may include aptitude tests, interviews, and medical examinations,” FIRS said.
“The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all eligible candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background, to consider applying.”
