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SAS Tax Compliance & Management

• Manage and execute the full cycle of the Myanmar Self-Assessment System (SAS) for Commercial Tax (CT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Withholding Tax (WHT), and Capital Gain Tax (CGT).
• Calculate, declare, and voluntarily submit accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual tax liabilities to the IRD.
• Mitigate tax risks by maintaining robust, audit-ready SAS documentation, tax computations, and detailed working papers to justify all voluntary declarations.
• Develop proactive tax strategies aligned with corporate business goals while staying updated on IRD regulatory changes, Myanmar tax laws, and SAS procedural shifts.

Reconciliation & Financial Integrity

• Review, approve, and submit all corporate tax returns accurately and on time, ensuring timely settlement to prevent penalties, interest charges, or non-compliance risks.
• Execute full reconciliation and guarantee total consistency between internal tax filings, general ledgers, and external audited financial statements.
• Reconcile external audit spreadsheet data, adjustments, and schedules with internal accounting ledgers to rectify any variances and maintain complete data integrity.

Stakeholder Liaison & Risk Advisory

• Act as the primary liaison with the Internal Revenue Department (IRD), handling tax audits, official inspections, spot checks, and inquiries.
• Coordinate effectively with external auditors and independent tax consultants, streamlining the accounting structure to facilitate faster, error-free external audit cycles.
• Identify risks under SAS and implement robust internal controls to mitigate regulatory and financial exposure.
• Provide expert tax advisory support on business transactions, commercial contracts, import/export duties, and key operational decisions.

Team Leadership & Process Optimization

• Manage, coach, and develop the technical capabilities of the tax and accounting staff across the factory (manufacturing) and trading divisions.
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and guidelines tailored to SAS requirements.
• Continuously optimize tax processes and internal accounting controls to improve overall operational efficiency and compliance.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Professional Certification: CPA (Myanmar) or ACCA (with a minimum of the Skill Level completed) is highly preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a tax leadership or senior supervisory role.

Sector Exposure: Proven dual experience working in both manufacturing (including factory costing) and trading/distribution (including import/export and multi-currency environments).

SAS Expertise: Extensive, proven track record navigating the Myanmar IRD SAS compliance model, drafting voluntary working papers, and handling tax audit defenses.

Audit Background: Demonstrated success in managing external audits and handling complex balance sheet reconciliations

Software & Systems: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (specifically MYOB) and expert-level Microsoft Excel skills for heavy balance sheet reconciliation.

Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Myanmar Accounting Standards (MAS) and the Union Taxation Law.

Attributes: Sharp analytical skills, high ethical standards, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.