Experience
- At least 10 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (Light Engineering and Heavy Industry)
Education
- Bachelor/Honors
Requirements
- At least 10 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (Light Engineering and Heavy Industry)
Skills Required
Additional Requirements
- Age At least 32 years
Responsibilities & Context
Industry: Large Multinational Manufacturing Organization
Location: Bangladesh
Function: Finance
Grade: Assistant General Manager (AGM)
Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
Educational Background: Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
About the Role
We are seeking a highly competent, commercially aware and results-oriented tax professional to lead the organization's taxation, VAT and customs-related activities.
Reporting directly to the CFO, the AGM – Taxation, VAT & Customs will be responsible for ensuring tax compliance, managing VAT and customs matters, optimizing tax exposures within the applicable legal framework, and safeguarding the organization against tax-related risks and regulatory non-compliance.
The ideal candidate must have substantial experience in a multinational manufacturing environment, with strong practical knowledge of Bangladesh's direct and indirect tax regulations, VAT compliance, customs procedures, import-related documentation and manufacturing business operations.
This role requires a proactive professional who can effectively manage regulatory engagement, support business decisions, strengthen internal controls and provide strategic tax advice to senior management.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the organization's Tax, VAT and customs compliance activities in accordance with applicable Bangladesh laws, rules and regulations.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review and submission of tax returns, VAT returns, withholding tax statements and other statutory declarations.
Oversee corporate income tax computation, tax provisioning, withholding tax compliance and related reconciliations.
Manage VAT compliance, including output/input VAT, VAT returns, supporting documentation, applicable credits and reconciliation of VAT records.
Oversee customs compliance for imports and exports, including tariff classification, customs valuation, duties, taxes, exemptions and applicable concessions.
Manage import-related Tax and customs documentation, including Bills of Entry, invoices, certificates, permits and other required records.
Provide guidance on Tax implications relating to procurement, sales, manufacturing, capital expenditure, imports, exports and other business transactions.
Monitor changes in Tax, VAT and customs legislation and advise the CFO and relevant business functions on their implications.
Manage tax assessments, audits, investigations, notices, disputes and appeals in coordination with relevant advisers and authorities.
Identify and mitigate tax risks while ensuring that all tax planning is compliant with applicable laws.
Establish robust tax, VAT and customs controls, policies, SOPs and documentation practices.
Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial, Logistics and other relevant departments to ensure end-to-end compliance.
Manage relationships with the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Customs authorities, VAT authorities, external auditors and tax advisers, as appropriate.
Review tax reconciliations, statutory records and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
Lead and develop the taxation team and promote a culture of compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.
Mandatory Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in taxation, VAT and customs, preferably in a large manufacturing organization.
Strong hands-on experience in a multinational manufacturing company (MNC).
Sound knowledge of Bangladesh's income tax, VAT and customs laws, rules and applicable regulatory requirements.
Practical experience in corporate taxation, withholding tax, VAT returns, customs duties and import/export compliance.
Experience managing tax audits, assessments, regulatory correspondence and tax-related disputes.
Strong understanding of manufacturing business transactions, procurement, inventory, imports, sales and capital expenditure.
Excellent analytical, communication, documentation and stakeholder-management skills.
High integrity, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple statutory deadlines.
Preferred Experience
Experience in large-scale manufacturing industries such as FMCG, building materials, ceramics, cement, steel, pharmaceuticals, chemicals or other process manufacturing sectors.
Exposure to import-intensive manufacturing operations and customs valuation, tariff classification, duties and regulatory concessions.
Experience with SAP, Oracle or other ERP systems.
Professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CMA or relevant taxation/VAT certifications will be an advantage.
Experience in tax planning, tax risk management, transfer pricing and group reporting requirements.
Key Competencies
Direct and indirect taxation
VAT compliance and management
Customs and international trade compliance
Tax planning and risk management
Regulatory liaison and dispute management
Financial analysis and interpretation of legislation
Internal controls and compliance governance
Leadership and cross-functional collaboration
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take on a key finance leadership role within a leading multinational manufacturing organization, working closely with the CFO and contributing to tax governance, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and business efficiency.
Application: Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV highlighting relevant manufacturing MNC experience, taxation expertise and hands-on exposure to VAT and customs compliance.