Executive - Accounts (VAT & Tax)

Job Description

Title: Executive - Accounts (VAT & Tax)

Company Name: ILLITERACY AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATION (IPAO)

Vacancy: --

Age: 25 to 40 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

• Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accounting

• 2 to 5 years

• Age 25 to 40 years

• Strong organizational and planning skills with a focus on detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong knowledge of Bangladesh's VAT and Tax laws, NBR (National Board of Revenue) processes, Mushak (VAT) documentation, and NGOAB regulatory/tax compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential financial data with integrity

Skills & Expertise

• VAT & Tax Compliance (NBR/ Mushak)
• Accounts and Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Bookkeeping & Reconciliation

VAT & Tax Compliance

• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns (Mushak-9.1) and ensure timely deposit of VAT/tax to the government treasury
• Calculate and deduct VAT at source (VDS) and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on applicable transactions and vendor/consultant payments
• Prepare and issue TDS/VDS certificates and maintain related registers
• Liaise with NBR, VAT circle offices, and tax consultants for assessments, audits, and compliance matters
• Ensure compliance with Income Tax Ordinance, VAT & SD Act, and other relevant statutory requirements
• Prepare annual income tax return and support tax audit processes
• Stay updated on changes in VAT/tax laws and advise management on compliance implications
• Maintain proper vouchers, ledgers, and supporting documents for all financial transactions
• Ensure all financial activities comply with NGO financial policies and donor rules (where applicable)
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports
• Support internal and external audits, including statutory tax/VAT audits, by ensuring proper documentation and transparency
• Assist management with financial forecasts as needed
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Perform other accounts-related tasks as instructed by management

• Salary range: 30K