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

The above statements are a snapshot of the duties and responsibilities of the role and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.  

• 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