Role Description 

The Tax Manager is responsible for accurately preparing and filing tax documents and developing tax strategies and policies that ensure the Group maintains compliance with all tax laws and regullations. This role is also responsible for identifying tax problems and designing and implementing solutions. 
Duties and Responsibilities 
- Manage and oversee the general accounting functions within the Tax department

Tax Reporting 

• Design, implement and monitor processes to facilitate tax compilation, reporting and payment 

• Prepare and review 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 

• Review tax balances on the general ledger 

• Ensure stamp tax duties and withholding taxes are paid  

• Design, implement 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 

• Ensure all contracts that require stamping are stamped and that all corresponding taxes are paid, and documents are filed 

• Design and implement a system for recording and filing all tax clearance documents 

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

• Monitor new laws and regulations that impact tax. Communicate any changes to management and, with the Group Financial Controller, adjust policy across the Group as needed 

Strategic Tax Advisory

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose solutions 

• Design and implement strategic tax planning processes across the Group 

• Develop and manage relationships with government officials at the various tax offices to expedite and facilitate tax planning and tax filing 

Leadership 

• Develop team members by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training and maintaining strong employee relationships 

• Work together with other Managers and Financial Controllers 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance 

• Accounting certifications (CPA, ACCA or CIMA) highly preferred 

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with a portion of it in a managerial role 

• 4+ years of tax experience in Myanmar

• 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 

• Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results 

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word 

• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) software systems