Tax Accountant at Yingke Africa Consultancy Limited

Yingke Africa (Nigeria) Consultancy Limited is the professional services arm of the global Yingke Law Firm network, a Beijing-headquartered firm that is one of the largest in Asia. Established in Nigeria in January 2023, the consultancy provides one-stop business and legal support to both indigenous companies and foreign investors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• The Tax Accountant is primarily responsible for ensuring that the firm’s clients, often foreign investors, meet all local and international tax obligations.

The core responsibilities include:

• Regulatory Filings: Independently prepare and review accurate tax returns, including Company Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), and PAYE.
• Remittances: Ensure timely statutory remittances to relevant authorities like the FIRS (federal) and LIRS (state) to avoid penalties.
• System Management: Utilize platforms like TaxPro-Max for registrations, updates, and filing processes.
• Client Guidance: Provide strategic corporate and individual tax advice to help clients navigate the Nigerian tax system.
• International Tax: Support cross-border tax planning and structuring for multinational clients, ensuring compliance with global tax treaties.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct regular tax health checks and advisory reviews to identify potential financial exposures or liabilities.
• Authority Representation: Represent clients directly before tax authorities during inquiries, audits, and investigations.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive and organized tax records to ensure all client transactions are audit-ready at any time.
• Ledger Maintenance: Reconcile tax accounts and ensure all tax liabilities are correctly captured in the general ledger.
• Internal Controls: Monitor changes in Nigerian tax legislation and advise the firm’s management on how these impact operational or financial strategy.

Core Qualifications

• CITN Membership: Membership in the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria is critical.
• Accounting Certification: A professional qualification from ICAN or ACCA is required.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Essential Technical Skills:

• Tax Platforms: Full proficiency in TaxPro-Max for filing Company Income Tax, VAT, and Withholding Tax. You must also be comfortable navigating the LIRS e-tax portals for state-level filings.

Specialized Knowledge Areas:

• Nigerian Tax Law: A deep understanding of the Company Income Tax Act (CITA) and the most recent Finance Acts.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online