Officer - Tax & Compliance

Job Description

Title: Officer - Tax & Compliance

Company Name: Bangladesh SEZ Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Narayanganj (Araihazar)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (Light Engineering and Heavy Industry)

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting
• Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accounting

• B. Com Hons & master`s in accounting (Preferred Public University)

• CA CC from a reputed CA Firm Or Part qualifies from ICMАВ.

• Income Tax Practitioner (ITP) is highly recommended.

• At least 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (Light Engineering and Heavy Industry)

• At least 6 Years of working experience in an organization maintaining 100% compliance with Tax and vat regulation.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Income Tax and VAT laws and regulations.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably Odoo).

• Sound understanding of foreign currency transactions and FX adjustments.

• Good communication skills for dealing with regulatory authorities.

• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.

• High level of integrity and compliance mindset.

• Should have good Speaking and reading ability in English.

• Department: Accounts & Finance department

About the Company:

• Bangladesh SEZ Ltd. is a government-to-Government (G2G) joint initiative between Japan and Bangladesh, with Sumitomo Corporation, Japan, holding a major share in the project. The company is responsible for developing and operating a world-class Special Economic Zone, which has been officially declared a Model Economic Zone of Bangladesh, reflecting its commitment to international standards, strong governance, and sustainable industrial development

Job Summary:

• The position is responsible for managing tax compliance, VAT matters, withholding tax calculations, regulatory reporting, and coordination with government authorities. The role also includes handling tax-related accounting in ERP and supporting banking transactions of all payments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Deduction & VAT Compliance

• Calculate and process TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) on vendor and contractor invoices (both local and foreign).

• Calculate and process VDS (VAT Deducted at Source) on vendor and contractor payments (local and foreign).

• Ensure proper deduction and compliance as per applicable tax and VAT regulations.

• Prepare and submit WHT (Withholding Tax) Returns as per statutory requirements.

• Prepare and submit VAT Returns in accordance with prevailing regulations.

• Prepare statutory VAT documents including Mushok 6.3 and 6.6.

• Output VAT adjustments with sales ledger.

2. Accounting & ERP Management

• Record and manage TDS and VDS transactions in the Odoo ERP system.

• Maintain USD ledger accounts with proper accounting of foreign exchange (FX) gain/loss adjustments.

• Ensure accurate reconciliation of tax-related accounts.

3. Regulatory & Government Liaison

• Communicate and coordinate with DCT (Deputy Commissioner of Taxes), NBR (National Board of Revenue), and VAT authorities regarding compliance, submissions, and clarifications.

• Handle tax assessments, notices, and related correspondence when required.

4. Banking & Payment Processing

• Initiate and manage online banking transactions through HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB).

• Process salary tax payments and ensure timely deposit to government authorities.

• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with all tax-related payments.

• Direct Debit Instruction is initiated with HSBC.

• Sound knowledge of BFTN and RTGS Payment.

• Bank reconciliation statement for HSBC, SCB, Sonali Bank.

Employee Benefits

• Provident Fund

• Gratuity

• Leave Encashment

• Office Transport

• Festival Bonus as per company policy

• Workman`s Compensation Insurance

• Annual health check-up