Deputy General Manager-Tax

Job Description

Title: Deputy General Manager-Tax

Company Name: Uttara Motors Ltd.

Vacancy: 01

Age: 40 to 55 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 16 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Group of Companies, Automobile

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Business Studies (MBS)

• Master degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or relevant field.
• MBA or other professional certificate like CA-Inter or ACCA as well as Holding an Income Tax Practitioner (ITP) Certificate will be treated as additional qualifications.

• At least 16 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Group of Companies, Automobile

• Age 40 to 55 years

• Deep technical knowledge of , Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax , VAT,  and related compliance.

• Strategic thinking and tax planning capability.

• Excellent negotiation and liaison skills (especially with tax authorities).

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent Communication skill in English and Bangla

• Experience in drafting Appeal, Tribunal and other related Tax compliance issue.

• Advance level practical experience in Computer Operation (MS Office, MS Excel etc.

Purpose: The Deputy General Manager – Tax will assist to 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 to 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 updated 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.
• To ensure the effective and efficient management of VAT-related tax compliance obligations.
• Any other assignment as assignment by the management from time to time.