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.
Key Responsibilities Tax Calculation & Filing: Calculate monthly Commercial Tax (CT), Income Tax, and Withholding Tax (WHT) accurately. Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns in compliance with Self-Assessment System (SAS) regulations and deadlines. Tax Clearance & Audit Support: Prepare and organize necessary documentation, financial schedules, and payment challans for annual tax clearance procedures. Assist management and senior tax team members during Internal Revenue Department (IRD) audits and inquiries. Documentation & Reconciliation: Review sales and purchase tax invoices for compliance with local IRD tax regulations. Perform monthly general ledger (GL) tax account reconciliations against actual payments and returns. Maintain systematic filing systems for all tax payment receipts, returns, official correspondence, and tax certificates. Compliance & Advisory: Stay updated on local tax laws, IRD notifications, and SAS updates to ensure proper application in company accounting.