Manager Taxation

This role is responsible for managing all tax-related activities within the organization, including tax planning, compliance, reporting, and strategy development. The position ensures full compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations while supporting the company in optimizing its tax position and minimizing associated risks. The individual will work closely with various internal departments and external advisors to maintain accurate tax records and facilitate smooth audits.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all direct and indirect tax returns, including income tax, sales tax, and withholding tax, with thorough knowledge of provincial tax authorities such as SRB, PRA, ICT, KPRA, and BRA.
- Oversee tax audits and respond promptly to inquiries or notices from tax authorities.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for all tax filings and audits to ensure compliance and readiness for review.
- Manage the processing of tax refunds from government agencies.
- Monitor and manage monthly sales tax payable accurately.
- Supervise and prepare the filing of tax returns, ensuring adherence to deadlines and regulatory requirements.
- Possess strong knowledge of COD tax and related filing procedures.
- Identify tax-saving opportunities and develop strategies aligned with business operations and legal frameworks.
- Provide expert guidance on the tax implications of business decisions, transactions, and contracts.
- Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and assess their potential impact on the organization.
- Ensure accurate withholding and timely deposit of taxes on payments made to vendors and other parties.
- Manage provincial sales tax levies, federal taxes, and other applicable tax obligations.
- Liaise effectively with external tax consultants, legal advisors, and tax authorities to resolve issues and ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as Legal, Procurement, and HR to support tax compliance and strategic planning.
- Implement and enhance tax-related functionalities within ERP systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Prepare monthly expense reports related to joint ventures.
- Develop sales tax schedules to support annual audit processes.
- Coordinate with external auditors on sales tax matters to ensure smooth audit completion.

Required Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA qualified with a minimum of six years of relevant experience in taxation.
- Strong communication skills coupled with excellent analytical abilities.
- Extensive knowledge of corporate tax, preferably within the service sector or e-commerce industry.
- Proficient in accounting principles, tax research, and analytical problem-solving.
- Deep understanding of tax codes, compliance requirements, and corporate tax procedures.
- Familiarity with federal and local tax reporting standards and requirements.
- Proven experience managing diverse tax operations and driving process improvements.

There are no preferred qualifications or benefits explicitly mentioned for this position.