Role Description 

The Tax Accountant is responsible for accurately preparing tax documents at certain portfolio businesses.  This role is also responsible for assisting the Tax Manager to ensure, across the Group, compliance with all tax laws and regulations.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

Tax Reporting 

• Execute and monitor processes to facilitate tax compilation, reporting and payment 

• Prepare company tax returns and ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax forms. This includes quarterly and annual commercial tax as well as annual corporate income tax.  For the commercial tax, follow up with vendors may be needed to obtain Form 31 

• Record tax balances on the general ledger  

• Execute and monitor effective control procedures over all aspects related to tax reporting 

Tax Compliance 

• Ensure compliance with all existing tax laws and regulations across various jurisdictions 

• Monitor new laws and regulations that impact tax. Communicate any changes to management  

• Assist with tax audits by preparing responses, organizing files, creating schedules and completing any other tasks that may be required 

• Record and file all tax clearance documents 

Strategic Tax Advisory 

• Identify opportunities for process improvement  

• Assist the Tax Manager to close all tax issues by liaising with government officials as needed  

While the above includes a description of the essential functions of the position, other duties may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at the discretion of management 

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance 
• Accounting certifications (CPA, ACCA or CIMA) preferred 
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience 
• Tax experience in Myanmar preferred 
• Fluent in English 
• Extremely organized and attentive to detail 
• Strong with numbers 
• Thorough understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices 
• Thorough understanding of Myanmar tax reporting practices 
• Excellent verbal and written skills 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word 
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) software systems