Tax Manager / Vat Manager

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tax Manager / VAT Manager to oversee tax compliance, VAT management, tax planning, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will ensure accurate tax filings, manage tax-related risks, optimize tax efficiency, and maintain compliance with applicable tax regulations and international tax standards. This role will also provide tax advisory support to management and coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and relevant authorities. Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee the company's tax compliance, VAT reporting, and tax administration activities. Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns, tax declarations, and other statutory tax filings. Ensure accurate calculation, reconciliation, and reporting of VAT, corporate tax, and other applicable taxes. Monitor tax transactions, invoices, input tax, output tax, and supporting documentation. Review tax treatments and ensure proper application of tax rules to business transactions. Develop and implement tax planning strategies to improve tax efficiency and minimize tax exposure. Monitor changes in tax regulations, accounting standards, and international tax requirements. Identify tax risks, assess potential liabilities, and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Coordinate tax audits, assessments, and inquiries with external auditors, consultants, and tax authorities. Provide tax advice and guidance to finance teams and other departments. Maintain accurate tax records, documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Support financial reporting, budgeting, and internal control improvement initiatives. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline. Professional accounting or taxation qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CTA, or equivalent) are an advantage. Proven experience in tax management, VAT compliance, tax accounting, or a similar role. Strong knowledge of VAT principles, tax reporting, corporate taxation, and tax compliance procedures. Familiarity with international taxation, cross-border transactions, and transfer pricing is an advantage. Experience in handling tax audits, tax assessments, and regulatory inquiries. Strong analytical, numerical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems. Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail. Good command of written and spoken English. Show more Show less