Assistant Manager, Tax and company secretarial service

Position Title: Assistant Manager, Tax and company secretarial service

Department: Finance & Accounts

Work Location: Head Office, Dhaka

 Relationships of the Position

 Reporting Line Manager: Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary

 Job Summary (Objective):

To ensure timely and accurate compliance with Tax, Vat and statutory requirements by reviewing, preparing, and reconciling tax returns, coordinating with tax authorities, auditors, and consultants, and supporting audits, assessments, and regulatory filings in accordance with applicable laws and group policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Review monthly VAT returns (Mushak 9.1) in accordance with VAT Act, Rules, and Regulations.

·         Review TDS & VDS calculations and obtain approval for government treasury.

·         Day to day coordination with VAT authority, workings on VAT litigation, arrange documents for VAT audit and complete VAT Audit.

·         Prepare corporate income tax returns and coordinate with tax consultants.

·         Reconcile TDS with audit reports and HOA; prepare working files and attend tax hearings.

·         Obtain assessment orders from tax authorities and manage appeal procedures.

·         Coordinate with external auditors for tax and statutory audits.

·         Calculate and submit quarterly Advance Income Tax (AIT) within statutory timelines.

·         Reconcile corporate tax provisions with actual tax liabilities.

·       Prepare annual tax returns for management and non-management employees, including Provident and Gratuity Fund.

·         Review monthly withholding tax returns.

·         Check monthly billing and vouching to ensure proper deduction of TDS and VDS.

·         Review VDS Challan and VDS Certificate (6.6).

·    Prepare Group Financial Control (GFC) files for Tax and VAT and ensure compliance with group policies.

·         Prepare tax and VAT statements and workings for regional office queries.

·         Maintain group tax tracker and tax risk register and reconcile tax balances with group records.

·         Coordinate with Sales and SCM teams to ensure tax and VAT compliance.

·         Perform VAT reconciliations between VAT records and accounting records.

·         Review monthly payroll and employee final settlements.

·    Perform secretarial functions, including preparation of Board resolutions, AGM notices, minutes, and proxy forms, and coordinate with the Group Legal Team.

·       Prepare and filing of form IX, X, XII and co-ordinate with consultant.

·  Prepare and arrange documents for royalty and dividend repatriation and coordinate with consultants.

·         Prepare workings and documentation for obtaining BIDA approval and Double Taxation Avoidance (DTA) certificates.

 Educational Qualification & Competencies Required:

Educational Qualification

·     Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Commerce from a recognized university

·       Master’s degree (MBA / Masters in Finance or Accounting) preferred

·       Professional qualifications will be an added advantage: CA / CMA / ACCA (partly or fully qualified)

·        Specialized training or certification in VAT, Income Tax, or Corporate Taxation is desirable

 Competencies Required

 ·     Strong knowledge of Bangladesh VAT Act, Income Tax Ordinance, and relevant rules.

·     Experience in preparation and review of VAT (Mushak), TDS, VDS, AIT, and corporate tax returns and Tax reconciliations, provisions, and statutory filings.

·    Ability to handle VAT and tax audits, assessments, hearings, and appeals. Coordination with tax   authorities, consultants, and auditors.

·     Knowledge of Employee taxation, Provident Fund, and Gratuity Fund. DTAA, BIDA approvals, royalty and dividend repatriation.

·      Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems

·       Understanding of statutory compliance and regulatory timelines

·      Knowledge of corporate secretarial matters, including Board resolutions, AGM documentation, and  statutory forms.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

·       High attention to detail and accuracy. High ethical standards and confidentiality awareness

·     Effective communication and stakeholder coordination.