Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Tax & VAT

Job Description

Title: Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Tax & VAT

Company Name: Aftab Bahumukhi Farms Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Poultry, Fisheries, Farming, Livestock, Animal/Plant Breeding, Hatchery

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting
• Masters

• Professional qualification (CA / CMA / ACCA) will be strongly preferred.

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Poultry, Fisheries, Farming, Livestock, Animal/Plant Breeding, Hatchery

• Ensure timely preparation, review, and submission of all statutory returns and statements under Income Tax Act, 2023 and VAT & SD Act, 2012.

• Manage corporate income tax returns, VAT returns (Mushak-9.1), withholding tax statements, advance tax, and other statutory filings.

• Ensure proper deduction, deposit, and reporting of withholding tax on salaries, contracts, supplies, services, rent, imports, and other applicable heads.

• Oversee compliance with VAT registration, BIN management, price declaration, input tax credit, and VAT deduction at source (VDS).

• Ensure accurate calculation and payment of VAT and Supplementary Duty (SD) on goods and services.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with electronic fiscal devices (EFD) and VAT Online System (VMS) requirements.

• Develop tax-efficient structures and strategies compliant with Bangladesh tax laws.

• Advise management on tax implications of new projects, expansions, capital investments, transfer of assets, and business restructuring.

• Lead and manage tax and VAT audits, inspections, and assessments conducted by NBR, VAT Commissionerate, and Circle offices.

• Prepare and review replies to audit observations, demand notices, show-cause notices, and assessment orders.

• Handle appeals and revisions before Appellate Joint Commissioner, Taxes Appellate Tribunal, VAT Appellate Tribunal, and other relevant authorities in coordination with legal advisors.

• Act as the principal point of contact with NBR, Tax Circles, VAT Commissionerate, Customs Houses, and other government agencies.

• Represent the company in meetings, hearings, and negotiations with tax and VAT authorities.

• Establish and strengthen internal controls related to tax and VAT processes to ensure compliance and minimize financial exposure.

• Establish and strengthen internal controls related to tax and VAT processes to ensure compliance and minimize financial exposure.

• Identify tax risks, non-compliance issues, and potential contingencies, and recommend corrective actions.

• Lead, supervise, and develop the tax & VAT team, ensuring timely and accurate compliance.

• Review team outputs, provide guidance, and ensure knowledge sharing on changes in Bangladesh tax laws.

• Prepare periodic tax and VAT status reports for senior management, highlighting compliance, risks, and opportunities.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning with accurate tax projections.