- Company: British Council
- Location: Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: NGN 18,437,079 Annual Gross
- Deadline: 26th November, 2026
About the role
The British Council is seeking a Tax and Intercompany Accountant to oversee tax and intercompany activities for its Nigerian branch and subsidiaries. This position focuses on maintaining compliance with internal standards and external regulations while supporting business delivery teams. The role is based in Abuja and Lagos and offers an indefinite contract.
Responsibilities
- Manage all direct and indirect tax matters, including the accurate preparation and timely filing of tax returns.
- Recommend effective tax strategies that comply with local laws and support the organization’s financial health.
- Handle intercompany credit control by chasing overdue accounts and resolving invoicing issues.
- Generate cost centre balances for recharges and prepare draft invoices for approval.
- Coordinate with Treasury for settlement requirements and support monthly cash forecasting.
- Process intercompany journal entries and monitor pending requests on the Intercompany Portal.
- Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with various intercompany agreements.
Requirements
- A higher education degree.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in tax and finance roles, including tax reporting and compliance.
- Knowledge of local laws and experience managing corporate taxation, VAT, and WHT.
- Experience dealing with tax authorities and managing intercompany transactions.
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
- Desirable: Experience with SAP, shared services operations, and professional qualifications such as CITN, ACA, or ACCA.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online. The application deadline is 26th November, 2026.
