Zaman Group, a leading conglomerate in Bangladesh started its journey in 2000 and in the last 20 years it has grown into one of the top group of company in the country. It has made a positive impact into the Bangladesh economy with its industry leading enterprises spanning almost all domains of life. Till now, Zaman Group has successfully sustained businesses in the poultry, jute & agriculture, household plastics, consumer electronics, RMG, food & beverage, hospitality and electronics manufacturing industry. We are looking for a Head of VAT & Tax and its related accounting expert to manage and facilitate the accurate preparation and settle the group’s VAT & Tax matters.

Job Title: Head of VAT & Tax (Group)

Job Responsibilities:

The Head of VAT & Tax is a team player who manages the VAT & Tax team to greater performance, creates and implements VAT & Tax plans and works with the accounting and leadership teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and potential areas of risk. He will ensure compliance with Bangladesh Government VAT & Tax law through a series of systems and system controls that are designed to ensure accurate, timely reporting. He will also monitor current and impending changes to VAT & Tax regulation and make the appropriate updates to policies and strategies. The Head of VAT & Tax will directly report to the Managing Director.

  • Prepared Financial Statement;
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory VAT & Tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the VAT & Tax team and create strategies to capitalize on changes to VAT &Taxation legislation.
  • Continuously update VAT management policies and ensure compliance of VAT laws;
  • Represent as a company representative for hearing, assessment & settlement of VAT related issue with Govt. authorities and resolve for the best interest of the group;
  • Manage members of the tax team as they prepare components of the company's VAT & Tax return and other tax documents;
  • Filing Tax Return and withholding Tax Return and submit it to authority;
  • Ensure Tax and VAT deduction at sources as per Tax ordinance & VAT act;
  • Face Audit Tax & VAT personnel and produce required documents;
  • Identify and make recommendations for improving systems and processes as per current legislation;
  • Regularly train coworkers on changes in Tax and VAT laws;
  • Provide support with various internal audits and special VAT & Tax related projects;
  • Carry out stocktaking at the end of each month and at the end of the each financial year;
  • Analyze transactions to determine correct VAT settlement;
  • RJSC related works like company formation, share transfer, allotment and filing annual return; and
  • Perform any other duty as directed by the Management.

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:

  • Honors/ Masters in Accounting/ Finance and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from any reputed Public University; and
  • Preferred Professional Certification: People with CA/ACCA/FCA will be preferred.

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 12+ years working experience and in similar position of a large group of company/ manufacturing industries/ multi-national corporations

Additional Requirements:

  • Age at least 42 years;
  • Sound knowledge of Corporate Affairs and Electronics/Jute/RMG/Plastic/Poultry/Food sectors - financial Rules, company law, fiscal policy, compliance, VAT and Taxation Law;
  • Proficiency in Accounting Software – SAP or equivalent;
  • Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and communicate the benefits of VAT and Tax initiatives;
  • Team player; ability to integrate and build effective relationships at all levels;
  • Strong skills and experience with Word, Outlook, Excel, QuickBooks;
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent communication skills both in Bengali and English; and
  • Ability to work under pressure in a professional manner.

Job Location: Dhaka (Motijheel)

Salary & Other Benefits:

  • Negotiable, attractive salary shall be given to the deserving candidates;
  • Salary Review: Yearly;
  • Festival Bonus: 2; and
  • Others facility as per company policy

 

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This is a Professional Position
Relevant Experience & Education is Must

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview

Application Deadline: March 20, 2021