Manager, Tax & Vat

Bengal Airlift Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international airline company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Tax Compliance Manager to lead VAT and tax compliance activities. The role includes developing strategies to optimize the company's tax position and managing a team for accurate reporting. Candidates should have a strong understanding of VAT regulations and prior experience in tax strategy implementation. This position offers the opportunity to impact the company's operations significantly and work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of VAT & SD Act and ITA regulations.
• Experience in tax strategy development and implementation.
• Proven ability to manage tax compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead VAT/Tax compliance across all business units.
• Develop tax strategies to optimize positions and mitigate risks.
• Supervise VAT returns and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Tax compliance management

VAT reporting

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership and mentoring

Job description

Overview

Bengal Airlift Limited was established in 1982 as the first ever International Airlines GSA in Bangladesh. Over the past four decades we have become one of the strongest and reliable names in Airlines Management, Logistics industry, and Travel & Tourism. To expand globally through integration, the Company has become a top industry player, leveraging its strengths across diverse products and services, including GSA passenger and cargo, international freight forwarding, courier services, cargo operations, warehousing, travel and tourism, and export‑oriented textiles and knit garments through joint ventures and global alliances.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee VAT/Tax compliance and accounting activities across all business units of Bengal Airlift Group
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position and mitigate risks.
• Attend and lead income tax assessment hearings, providing expert guidance and representation.
• Develop and manage systems for the preparation and filing of annual tax returns under Section 165 and withholding returns under Section 177
• Manage a system for receiving and dispatching products with proper Mushok Challan, ensuring compliance.
• Monitor and control VAT activities, calculations, and payments for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate, review, and update various Tax & VAT reports regularly.
• Maintain and oversee VAT statutory registers for all SBUs.
• Stay updated on VAT & SD Act‑2012, VAT & SD Rules 2016, and ITA 2023 to ensure compliance.
• Supervise and calculate all VAT returns (Mushok 9.1), forms, VDS, TDS, and tax returns under ITA 177.
• Meet internal and external VAT/Tax reporting deadlines.
• Provide accurate tax and VAT information, statements, and guidance to cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate tax and VAT considerations into business processes.
• Stay informed on government and business regulations affecting the company's operations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for tax compliance.
• Lead and mentor the tax and compliance team, fostering continuous improvement and professional development.
• Undertake additional tasks assigned by senior management, providing expertise and support as needed.