Deputy General Manager-Tax

Uttara Motors Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy General Manager - Tax to oversee tax functions, ensure compliance with Bangladesh Tax laws, and provide strategic guidance on tax matters. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in tax management, audit resolution, and team leadership. This role is essential for optimizing tax planning and driving financial efficiency within the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Bangladesh Tax laws and compliance.
• Experience in managing tax audits and disputes.
• Proven ability to develop effective tax strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO-Tax in managing the Tax functions across the company.
• Prepare management reports and oversight of statutory Tax returns.
• Build and implement effective Tax planning strategies.

Skills

Tax compliance

Strategic planning

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Relevant degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Purpose

The Deputy General Manager - Tax will assist the CFO-Tax & VAT to lead the company's Tax functions, ensuring full compliance with Bangladesh Tax laws, optimizing tax planning, and minimizing risks. The role will provide strategic guidance on Tax matters, oversee statutory reporting, liaise with regulatory authorities, and lead the Tax team to support the company's financial efficiency and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• This position will act as the 2nd Man of Tax department and assist the CFO-Tax to lead and manage the Tax functions across the company, ensuring compliance with Bangladesh Tax laws (Income Tax, Withholding Tax etc.).
• Establish internal controls and standard operating procedures for effective Tax management.
• Prepare management reports, Tax provisions, forecasts, and risk assessment.
• Manage and resolve Tax audits, assessments, disputes, and appeals.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of all statutory Tax returns.
• Monitor updates in Tax legislation, regulations, and SROs; assess business impact and provide advisory.
• Handle Tax audits, assessments, and disputes: manage liaison with NBR (National Board of Revenue) and external auditors.
• Represent the company in Tax Hearings, Appeals, and Tribunal processes when necessary.
• Reconciliations, and ensure accurate application of input Tax credits.
• Build and implement effective Tax planning strategies to optimize Tax liability while ensuring risk mitigation.
• Mentor and develop the Tax team to ensure capacity building and succession planning.
• Work closely with other finance functions to integrate Tax planning into broader business planning.
• Provide advisory support for business decisions, investments, and expansion projects.
• Ensure the effective and efficient management of VAT-related tax compliance obligations.
• Any other assignment as assigned by the management from time to time.