Tax Advisory and Tax Compliance Services
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Catholic Relief Services Nigeria is seeking a qualified firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Consultants to provide professional tax advisory and tax compliance services at its Abuja headquarters. The engagement covers statutory tax filings, tax clearance certificates, audit support, and advisory on Nigerian tax laws affecting non-profit operations. This is a contract role with a stated deadline.
- Contract engagement for a qualified accounting and tax consulting firm
- Based in Abuja (FCT) with nationwide compliance coverage
- Deadline: Sep 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
- Scope includes tax compliance, advisory, and audit support for a non-profit
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Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Provision of Tax Advisory and Tax Compliance Services for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Nigeria
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Sep 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
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Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
We invite applications for:
Title: Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Provision of Tax Advisory and Tax Compliance Services
for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Nigeria
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
Terms of Reference
Tax Advisory and Tax Compliance Services for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Nigeria
Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international humanitarian and development organization operating in more than 99 countries worldwide. CRS supports vulnerable populations based on need, regardless of race, religion, or nationality, through programs focused on humanitarian response, sustainable development, and community resilience.
The CRS Nigeria Country Program Headquarters is located at Plot 708, Domenico Gitto Road, Mabushi District, Cadastral Zone B06, Abuja, with project offices across several states in Nigeria.
CRS has been operating in Nigeria for over 25 years and currently implements programs across 24 states through a network of local partners. The organization's key areas of intervention include agriculture and livelihoods, emergency response and recovery, health systems strengthening, and social development initiatives.
To ensure continued compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations, CRS Nigeria seeks to engage the services of a qualified and experienced firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Consultants to provide professional tax advisory and tax compliance services.
Purpose of the Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to provide CRS Nigeria with professional tax advisory, tax compliance, and regulatory support services to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state tax regulations, facilitate timely processing of tax-related obligations, and provide expert guidance on tax matters affecting the organization.
Objectives of the Assignment
The specific objectives of this engagement are to:
Represent CRS Nigeria before tax authorities where necessary.
Ensure CRS Nigeria remains fully compliant with applicable tax laws and regulations.
Facilitate the timely filing of statutory tax returns and related compliance requirements.
Obtain and maintain valid Tax Clearance Certificates for CRS Nigeria and its eligible staff.
Support CRS Nigeria in managing tax audits, inquiries, assessments, and disputes.
Provide expert tax advisory services on operational, financial, and regulatory matters.
Scope of Work
The selected firm / individual shall provide the following services:
Tax Compliance Services:
Provide support in meeting all applicable withholding tax, PAYE, and other statutory tax obligations.
Prepare and file CRS Nigeria's annual statutory financial statements and related submissions with relevant tax authorities.
Review CRS Nigeria's tax compliance obligations and provide recommendations to address any compliance gaps.
Process and obtain the Annual Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) for CRS Nigeria.
Process and obtain Annual Tax Clearance Certificates for CRS Nigeria staff across all office locations in Nigeria.
Tax Advisory Services:
Provide professional advice on Nigerian tax laws, regulations, directives, and emerging tax developments affecting CRS operations.
Provide guidance on tax exemptions, waivers, and other statutory
Benefits
available to eligible non-profit organizations.
Advise on the tax implications of grants, donor-funded projects, procurement transactions, contracts, employee compensation, and other operational activities.
Issue written tax opinions and advisory reports as may be requested by CRS.
Tax Authority Representation:
Represent CRS Nigeria in engagements with relevant tax authorities, including but not limited to:
Support CRS Nigeria during tax reviews, audits, assessments, investigations, and compliance verification exercises.
Other applicable regulatory and tax authorities
Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS)
Facilitate resolution of tax disputes and negotiations with tax authorities where required.
State Internal Revenue Services
Assist in responding to tax assessments, notices, objections, and other tax-related correspondence.
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
Capacity Building and Other Support Services:
Provide any other tax-related professional services requested by CRS during the period of engagement.
Provide periodic updates on changes in tax legislation and regulatory
Requirements
- relevant to CRS operations.
- Conduct tax compliance awareness sessions or training for CRS staff as required.
- Deliverables
- The selected firm shall be expected to provide the following deliverables:
- Quarterly or periodic tax regulatory update reports.
- Tax audit support documentation and representation.
- Training materials and reports from tax awareness sessions conducted.
- Timely filing of statutory tax-related submissions.
- Annual Tax Clearance Certificates for eligible CRS staff.
- Annual Tax Clearance Certificate for CRS Nigeria.
- Tax compliance review reports.
- Responses to tax authority queries and assessments.
- Written tax advisory opinions and recommendations.
- Required Qualifications
- S/N
- Criteria
- Individual
- Organization
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- Evidence of registration with CAC (Certificate of Incorporation/Certificate of Registration of Business Name)
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- CAC/BN/1 - Application for Registration of Business Name (For Enterprises)
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- Form CAC 02 - Statement of share capital and return of allotment. (For limited companies)
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- Evidence of tax registration
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- 5
- Bank details (Account name, number and Bank name) and T.I.N on the official letter headed paper.
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- Nationally issued Identification i.e. Driver’s License/National ID/International Passport
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- List of 3 references who they have provided similar services on the official letter headed paper stating name of the organizations, contact name (s), position, phone number and email address
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- CRS seeks expressions of interest from consultant(s)/a firm of consultants with the following skills/qualifications in conducting a similar activity:
- Consultant Qualifications and
- Interested firms shall submit:
- Technical Proposal:
- Professional certifications and memberships.
- Relevant
Experience
Interested firms should possess the following qualifications:
Availability of qualified tax professionals and subject matter experts to support the assignment.
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated
providing tax advisory and compliance services.
Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Proven
working with international NGOs, donor-funded projects, development organizations, or multinational entities.
Membership in relevant professional bodies such as ICAN, ANAN, CITN, or equivalent recognized institutions.
Registration as a legal business entity in Nigeria.
Demonstrated
dealing with FIRS, State Internal Revenue Services, and other relevant regulatory authorities.
Reporting and Coordination:
The firm shall maintain regular communication with CRS and provide timely updates on ongoing tax matters, compliance obligations, and regulatory developments.
The selected firm shall work closely with the CRS Nigeria Finance Department and report directly to the Finance Manager or any designated CRS representative.
Duration of the Engagement:
The engagement shall be for an initial period of one (1) year, renewable based on satisfactory performance, organizational needs, and mutual agreement between CRS Nigeria and the selected firm.
Proposal Submission
and references.
Proposed methodology and approach.
Evidence of legal registration.
Résumés/CVs of key personnel.
Company profile.
Financial Proposal:
Hourly or activity-based rates for specialized services.
Retainer fees, if applicable.
Any reimbursable costs and applicable taxes.
Detailed professional fee structure.
Evaluation Criteria:
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
Quality of references and past performance.
Relevant organizational experience.
Qualifications and
of proposed personnel.
Financial competitiveness and value for money.
Technical capability and understanding of the assignment.
serving international NGOs and donor-funded organizations.
Confidentiality:
The selected firm shall treat all information obtained during the course of the engagement as confidential and shall not disclose such information to any third party without prior written authorization from CRS Nigeria.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified Firms and consultants should:
Click here to apply online
Application Instructions
Individuals / Firms should send their expression of interest (EOI) along with a detailed resume as one document in PDF indicating consultancy being applied for and the Job Ref Code as the subject of the application (e.g. Tax Consultant) attached in an MS word document.
Note
Only qualified persons will be contacted and invited for screening.
Proposals must be received no later than one (1) weeks from the date of issuance of this RFP, through the submission channel specified by CRS.
Disclaimer:
CRS Nigeria reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, cancel the procurement process, or negotiate with any respondent without incurring any liability or obligation.
Only shortlisted firms/individuals will be contacted.
Application
Deadline:
24th September, 2026.
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